Iranian forward Sardar Azmoun posts messages of support for his teammates as Iran prepares to play World Cup matches in the United States. Multiple outlets report that Azmoun is not included in Iran’s World Cup squad, a decision that has been described as potentially linked to politics rather than sport. Ahead of the team’s games, he shares encouragement for the players through social media, signaling solidarity with the group despite his absence.
The reports frame Azmoun’s posts as a response to his exclusion, while noting that the circumstances surrounding the selection decision have drawn attention. Both sources focus on the same core points: Azmoun’s World Cup exclusion and his subsequent public support for the squad. Neither outlet provides new, independently verified details about the selection process itself beyond describing the decision as appearing political. The emphasis remains on his communications and their timing ahead of Iran’s World Cup matches.
