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Iran Recalls Star Striker Azmoun Following Controversial World Cup Omission
- Iran recalled Sardar Azmoun to its national team four months after omitting him from the World Cup roster.
- Coach Amir Ghalenoei reportedly left Azmoun off the roster because of a social media post that angered Iranian authorities.
- Ghalenoei selected Azmoun for friendlies against Uzbekistan and Russia.
- Azmoun said he was glad to have another chance to play for Iran and was not angry with anyone.
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Iran recalls star striker Azmoun following controversial World Cup omission
Iran’s star striker Sardar Azmoun was recalled to the national team Monday, four months after being controversially left out of the World Cup roster.
·Winnipeg, Canada
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The absence of several veterans, along with the invitation of players without international caps, has made Iran's new roster a possible sign of the beginning of a generational change on the road to the Asian Cup.
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