Italy's Sports Minister Rejects World Cup Replacement Proposal

Italian sports minister Andrea Abodi rejects a proposal for Italy to replace Iran at the 2026 World Cup, calling it 'not appropriate'. The suggestion, made by Paolo Zampolli, a special envoy to Donald Trump, follows Italy's recent playoff defeat to Bosnia & Herzegovina. Abodi emphasises that the tournament should be meritocratic.

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