Paolo Zampolli

Mourinho says Iran deserves to play in the World Cup despite ongoing tensions.

Iran vows to make America regret the war amid Trump's claims of internal conflict.

Italy won't replace Iran at the 2026 World Cup, according to officials.

The US allows Iran's national team to play in the 2026 World Cup, but bars individuals with IRGC ties.

A Trump envoy suggested Italy replace Iran in the World Cup, but Italy's officials deemed it impossible and inappropriate.

Trump extended the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire for three weeks and ruled out nuclear strikes on Iran, while dismissing such action as "stupid," amid escalating Middle East tensions and rising oil prices near $110 per barrel.

Italy's sports minister rejects replacing Iran at the World Cup, deeming it "not possible or appropriate".

A Trump official proposed replacing Iran with Italy in the 2026 World Cup, but the idea was rejected.

Trump asks FIFA to replace Iran with Italy at the World Cup.

Italy's sports minister rules out replacing Iran at the World Cup, stating qualification is done on the pitch.

Trump's envoy proposes Italy replace Iran in the 2026 World Cup.

A Trump envoy reportedly asked Fifa to replace Iran with Italy in the World Cup.

Trump's envoy seeks to replace Iran with Italy in the World Cup, citing Italy's four titles.

Paolo Zampolli, who introduced Melania to Trump, now operates as an unofficial U.S. envoy facilitating Boeing sales worth billions globally while blurring lines between diplomacy and commerce under Trump's America First agenda.

FIFA President Infantino confirms Iran's participation in the 2026 World Cup.

The US denies seeking to exclude Iran's team from the 2026 World Cup and replace it with Italy.

The US clarifies Iran is welcome to compete in the 2026 World Cup, with certain entry restrictions.

Mỹ bác bỏ việc loại Iran khỏi World Cup và thay bằng Ý.

Italy rejects Trump envoy's suggestion to replace Iran in the World Cup, calling it shameful.

Italy dismisses a suggestion to replace Iran at the FIFA World Cup, calling it "shameful".

Trump ally Paolo Zampolli asked FIFA to replace Iran with Italy at the World Cup.

A Trump envoy asks FIFA to replace Iran with Italy in the 2026 World Cup.

A Trump envoy proposes replacing Iran with Italy at the 2026 World Cup.

Italy's sports minister rejects Trump envoy's suggestion to replace Iran at the World Cup.

FIFA rejects replacing Iran with Italy at the World Cup this summer.

Italy doesn't deserve to replace Iran in the World Cup, says Christian Vieri.

Iran prepares to attend the 2026 World Cup despite potential conflicts and US proposal to replace them with Italy.

A Brazilian model was deported after her ex, a Trump ally, allegedly used influence.

Iranian officials were denied entry into Canada for a FIFA meeting due to their affiliation with the IRGC.

Paolo Zampolli requests FIFA to give Italy Iran's World Cup spot.

Italy rejects a US proposal to replace Iran at the World Cup finals.

Italy's sports leaders are offended by a proposal to replace Iran in the 2026 World Cup due to security concerns.

Italy may replace Iran at the 2026 World Cup amid US-Iran conflict.

Italy rejects replacing Iran at the World Cup after a Trump official's suggestion.

Italy's sports minister rules out replacing Iran at the World Cup.

Italy slams Trump envoy's proposal to replace Iran in World Cup 2026.

A Trump envoy asks FIFA to replace Iran with Italy at the World Cup finals.

Italy's government rules out replacing Iran at the World Cup, citing qualification must be done on the pitch.

Trump's envoy suggests replacing Iran with Italy at the World Cup, citing Italy's pedigree.

Trump envoy Paolo Zampolli suggests Italy replace Iran at the World Cup.

Trump's envoy Paolo Zampolli asks to replace Iran with Italy at the World Cup.

Amanda Ungaro, a Brazilian national, is linked to Melania Trump's Epstein denial.