sport news Iran's World Cup opener against England is more than just a game for star ... trends now
sport news Iran's World Cup opener against England is more than just a game for star ... trends now
Iran's World Cup opener against England is more than just a game for the 'Iranian Messi' Sardar Azmoun... after the Bayer Leverkusen forward faced the wrath of his country's government after speaking out against the death of Mahsa Amini Sardar Azmoun faces a huge moment if he plays against England on Monday Dubbed the 'Iranian Messi' Azmoun is hoping to be fit from a calf injury Azmoun arrives at the World Cup after angering the Iranian government The 27-year-old spoke out about the police death of Iranian woman Mahsa Amini
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For England’s stars, the pressure of competing in the World Cup is largely limited to winning or losing. Yet for Sardar Azmoun, the event has brought far greater scrutiny.
The ‘Iranian Messi’ hopes to recover from a calf injury in time for Monday’s game. If fit, will give the England defence a big test.
That Azmoun, who plays for Bayer Leverkusen, is in the squad is controversial. He risked the wrath of Iran’s
