ROME — Paolo Zampolli, a longtime friend of President Donald Trump who is now serving as U.S. special envoy for global partnerships, has suggested that Italy replace Iran in this year’s World Cup, the quadrennial soccer tournament, which will be held starting in June in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
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The comments express strong disapproval of President Trump's alleged interference in the World Cup, particularly regarding the suggestion to replace Iran with Italy. Many commenters criticize the perceived corruption and political motivations behind this move, emphasizing that... Show more
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