Iran Football Officials Miss FIFA Congress After Canada Incident

Iranian football officials were unable to attend the FIFA Congress in Canada, citing mistreatment and rejection by Canadian authorities. The Canadian government stated that the delegation "has no place in our country."

30 Apr, 06:22 — 30 Apr, 06:22

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual124d ago

Iran football officials to miss FIFA Congress over mistreatment in Canada

Iran's Mehdi Taj-led delegation turns back at Toronto airport due to 'unacceptable behaviour of immigration officials'.

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Al Jazeera30 Apr, 06:22First to report

Iran football officials to miss FIFA Congress over mistreatment in Canada

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la-repubblica30 Apr, 07:42

Congresso Fifa, il Canada respinge l’Iran (con insulti). E non tratta Infantino da Papa

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dh-les-sports30 Apr, 09:51Latest update

Iran Football Officials Miss FIFA Congress After Canada Incident

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Iran football officials to miss FIFA Congress over mistreatment in Canada

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Iran football officials to miss FIFA Congress over mistreatment in Canada

Congresso Fifa, il Canada respinge l’Iran (con insulti). E non tratta Infantino da Papa

Délégation iranienne "insultée" avant le congrès de la FIFA: le gouvernement canadien s'explique, "ils n'ont pas leur place dans notre pays"

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