Fifa responds after Donald Trump envoy called for Italy to replace Iran at World Cup

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Italy rules out replacing Iran in World Cup: 'Qualification is done on the pitch'.

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Italian officials called a reported plan by a Trump envoy to replace Iran with Italy at the World Cup "shameful" and "not appropriate" for the tournament.

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Fifa has issued a response after Donald Trump's envoy called for Italy to replace Iran at this summer's World CupPaolo Zampolli put forward the idea to both the US President and Fifa President Gianni Infantino, arguing that the four-time champions deserve inclusion despite failing to qualify through conventional means.However, Fifa has firmly dismissed the proposal, pointing to remarks Infantino made last week, according to the BBC."The Iranian team is coming, for sure," the Fifa President stated.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Infantino expressed hope that circumstances would improve before the tournament, adding: "But Iran has to come if they are to represent their people.

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They really want to play, and they should play."Zampolli reportedly told the Financial Times: "I confirm I have suggested to Trump and Infantino that Italy replace Iran at the World Cup.

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