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Who in their right mind would send their national team to such a place?" President hints at World Cup boycott | Goal.com UK
- Iranian football chief Mehdi Taj questioned the men's team's participation in the World Cup in the United States, calling the event a difficult context for Iran.
- Taj linked the boycott discussion to the women's team asylum cases after the Asian Cup in Australia.
- Taj claimed the players were kidnapped and held as hostages, intensifying criticism of the World Cup's suitability for Iran.
- Taj blamed Donald Trump for the alleged abduction, saying he threatened asylum actions tied to the players.
- Taj noted the team previously sang the national anthem in subsequent matches after branding as traitors by Iranian state television.
- The report ties the World Cup decision to broader political tensions surrounding Iran's participation in international sports.
- Iran was set to play its preliminary round matches in Los Angeles and Seattle.
- The report notes ongoing scrutiny of Iranian athletes amid asylum claims and political tensions.
- The World Cup boycott discussion centers on perceived political pressure and international scrutiny.
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