Iran striker Sardar Azmoun was reportedly expelled from the national team for posting a photo with Dubai's ruler on Instagram
Iranian media reported that footballer Sardar Azmoun has been kicked off the national team for disloyalty after posting an Instagram photo with Dubai's ruler Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The expulsion was reported by Fars News Agency, citing an informed source within the national team. Azmoun later removed the pictures but was still criticized on state television.
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“Iran footballer Azmoun kicked off national team for disloyalty, say reports”
“Iran striker Sardar Azmoun kicked off national team for disloyalty, say reports”
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