Iranian star Sardar Azmoun suspended by regime over 'disloyal' social media post
Top Iran footballer and UAE club Shabab Al-Ahli player, 26-year-old striker Sardar (Sardar) Azmoun has been expelled from the national team for perceived disloyalty following an Instagram photo posted by him showing himself alongside Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum. Iranian authorities have cited a lack of reason and loyalty to state interests as justification, while reports suggest he faces potential asset forfeiture in addition to his suspension which could sideline World Cup prospects if confirmed before the tournament begins
Key Points
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1Iran star player Sardar Azmoun has been expelled from the national football squad.
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2Azmoun was removed due to a perceived act of 'disloyalty' following an Instagram post featuring Dubai's ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
Developments
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Sardar Azmoun has been expelled from the Iranian national football squad and is likely to be barred from participating in an upcoming World Cup due to a perceived act of 'disloyalty' stemming from his social media activity.
— (Jpost)Reports indicate that Sardar Azmoun, who plays for UAE club Shabab Al-Ahli on Instagram with Dubai's ruler and has been expelled the national team because he is a perceived act of disloyalty to Iran.
— [Al Jazeera English]'Sadakatsizlik' (disobedience) yaptırımı! Milli takımdan ihrac edildi
— (Halktv.com.tr)