Iran Drops Soccer Star Sardar Azmoun Over Disloyalty Ahead of World Cup

Iranian footballer Sardar Azmoun has been excluded from the national team for upcoming World Cup warm-up matches due to alleged disloyalty linked to a photo with Dubai's ruler. This exclusion reflects escalating political tensions affecting Iran's squad composition and may impact team performance at the World Cup. The situation remains fluid as Iran prepares under coach Amir Ghalenoei, with uncertainty around Azmoun's future in the national team.