Iranian FA Chief Says He Was Unaware of Azmoun World Cup Call‑Up
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The head of the Iranian Football Federation, Mohammad Javad Lotfi, said he was not informed about the national team’s decision to call up striker Alireza Azmoun for the World Cup.
Lotfi, speaking in Tehran, stated that the selection process had taken place without his knowledge and that he had not been consulted by the federation’s technical staff. He added that he would review the procedures to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
The announcement comes as Iran prepares for the upcoming World Cup, with Azmoun expected to be a key player for the national squad.
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