Iran footballer Azmoun kicked off national team for disloyalty, say reports
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Iran has kicked footballer Sardar Azmoun off the national team for what officials describe as disloyalty, according to reports citing an Instagram post featuring Dubai's ruler. Azmoun, who plays for UAE club Shabab Al-Ahli, appears to have drawn the ire of Iranian authorities through his social media activity, though the specific nature of the post's content or messaging remains unclear from available reports. The expulsion reflects Iran's sensitive political stance toward the United Arab Emirates and reflects broader tensions between Tehran and Gulf states. Azmoun is a prominent Iranian footballer, and his removal from the national squad marks a significant personnel loss ahead of any upcoming international competitions. The incident underscores how Iran's government monitors athletes' public behavior and social media presence as an extension of state interests.
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