Trump Goon’s ‘Shameful’ Plot to Fix Relationship With Ally Backfires

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A controversial attempt by an ally of President Donald Trump to replace Italy with Iran in the World Cup is drawing backlash.

The proposal was floated by Italian-American envoy Paolo Zampolli, who told the Financial Times he raised the idea with Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino during an informal discussion about expanding participation.

“I’m an Italian native and it would be a dream to see the Azzurri at a U.S.-hosted tournament.

With four titles, they have the pedigree to justify inclusion,” said Zampolli, who has no official role with FIFA or Italian football.

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