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Two of Iran delegation could have attended FIFA congress but chose not to, source says

Two of Iran delegation could have attended FIFA congress but chose not to, source says

VANCOUVER, April 30 - The FIFA Congress opened on Thursday without Iran, its delegation's absence underscoring the geopolitical tensions and logistical fault lines hanging over the upcoming World Cup. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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