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Former FIFA president: Don’t go to U.S.
Jan 28, 2026 03:50Pars Today — The former president of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) urged World Cup spectators not to travel to the United States due to security concerns.
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FIFA Peace Prize awarded to Trump: Innovation or politicization?
Dec 07, 2025 02:08Pars Today – At the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw ceremony, Donald Trump received the new “FIFA Peace Prize”, which quickly sparked severe criticism. FIFA’s decision was seen as an attempt to strengthen political and economic ties with Trump, and many described it as “blatant flattery.”
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Infantino’s contradiction: FIFA’s breach of neutrality and praise for Trump sparks criticism
Dec 07, 2025 01:48Pars Today – Awarding the first FIFA Peace Award to Donald Trump, President of the United States, has triggered a wave of political and critical reactions—an action that called into question the claimed neutrality of football.
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Iran urges Canada not to use soccer friendly match as 'political plaything’
May 24, 2022 06:57Iran has strongly denounced attempts by the Canadian government to scuttle a friendly match between the national Iranian men's football team and Canada in preparation for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, stating that the sporting event must not be used as a political plaything.
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Rights group blasts use of FIFA to whitewash Israel’s crimes
Oct 18, 2021 09:47A UK-based rights group has slammed the FIFA president for participating in a “political activity” in the occupied al-Quds, denouncing his suggestion to hold the 2030 World Cup in the Occupied Palestine.
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FFIRI demands Adidas apology over excluding Iran from its website
Jul 23, 2018 12:24The Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) has demanded a formal apology from German sportswear manufacturer Adidas over its decision to exclude Iran’s name from the list of countries with access to its services.
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France beats Croatia to win second World Cup title
Jul 15, 2018 14:47France has won its second World Cup in history by overcoming Croatia in an entertaining final of the 2018 version of the games in Russia.
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Belgium third in World Cup with win over worn-out England
Jul 14, 2018 16:15The Belgians have made history by securing their best ever finish at a World Cup tournament as they beat a worn-out English team in the third-place play-off.
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Iranian referee, linesmen to officiate 2018 FIFA World Cup Brazil vs Serbia match
Jun 27, 2018 08:28Iranian referee Alireza Faghani together with linesmen Reza Sokhandan and Mohammad Mansouri will officiate the 2018 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup Group E match between the Brazil men’s national football team, nicknamed Seleção (The Squad), and Serbia.
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Seven hand-woven FIFA World Cup carpets unveiled in northwestern Iran
May 21, 2018 08:18Seven exquisite hand-knotted Persian carpets commemorating the 2018 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup in Russia have been put on display during a ceremony in the northwestern Iranian city of Tabriz.