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Iranian FA Chief Says He Was Unaware of Azmoun's World Cup Call‑Up

|Tehran, Iran|1 independent sources

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The head of the Iranian Football Federation, Mohammad Javad Lotfi, said he had no knowledge of the national team's decision to call up striker Alireza Azmoun for the World Cup.

Lotfi, speaking in Tehran, noted that the selection was made without his input and that he was not consulted about the squad list.

The statement comes as Iran prepares to compete in the upcoming international tournament, with Azmoun expected to be a key player for the national side.

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