Article #9078

South China Morning Post - World News

South China Morning Post - World News

Title Fifa World Cup: Italy underwhelmed by Trump envoy’s suggestion they should replace Iran Source South China Morning Post - World News
Description The suggestion that Iran should be replaced by Italy at this year’s World Cup drew a mix of embarrassment and apathy from Azzurri fans on Thursday, with Italian media pointing out that the idea had a very familiar feel. Donald Trump’s US special envoy Paolo Zampolli told the Financial Times that he made the suggestion to the US President and Fifa head Gianni Infantino. “I’m an Italian native and it would be a dream to see the Azzurri ‌at a US-hosted tournament. With four titles, they have the...
Link https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3351204/fifa-world-cup-italy-underwhelmed-trump-envoys-suggestion-they-should-replace-iran?utm_source=rss_feed Published At 2026-04-23 10:00:12 (3 weeks ago)
Created At 2026-04-23 10:02:18 Updated At 2026-04-23 10:02:18