Italian officials slam ‘shameful’ proposal from Trump envoy for Azzuri to replace Iran at World Cup

A proposal for the Azzuri to take Iran's place at the upcoming FIFA World Cup has not gone down well in Italy -Credit:Mattia Ozbot - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images The Italian national team may have failed to qualify for this summer’s FIFA World Cup, but it appears that officials have absolutely no desire to be granted special entry at Iran’s expense. It emerged on Wednesday, via the Financial Times , that U. S.

special envoy Paolo Zampolli was pushing for the Azzuri to take Iran’s place at the upcoming tournament, which will be held across America, Mexico, and Canada. “I confirm I have suggested to Trump and Infantino that Italy replace Iran at the World Cup,” Zampolli said. “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.

” World Cup host city planning complementary transport amidst rocketing prices around the country President Trump special envoy pushing for Italy to take Iran's World Cup spot U. S. special envoy Paolo Zampolli made the proposal to both President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino -Credit:OLIVER BUNIC / AFP via Getty Images It was also claimed in the report that this proposal also served as a somewhat thinly veiled attempt to ease tensions between U.