In a move that has sent shockwaves through both sporting and diplomatic circles, a senior envoy to U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly lobbied FIFA to replace Iran with Italy at the 2026 World Cup.
According to the Financial Times, the proposal was made by Trump’s envoy Paolo Zampolli, who
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Anthony Nlebem
Head of Sports at BusinessDay Media, a seasoned Digital Content Producer, and FIFA/CAF Accredited Journalist with over a decade of sports reporting.Has a deep understanding of the Nigerian and global sports landscape and skills in delivering comprehensive and insightful sports content.
