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Sanctions scupper Iran’s World Cup boot deal

14/06/2018
Sanctions scupper Iran’s World Cup boot deal

Players representing the Iran national team at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia (June 14-July 15) are facing a race against time to find a new footwear supplier after sportswear manufacturer Nike said it would not provide boots to the team because of new US sanctions on the country. The decision comes after US President Donald Trump last month...

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