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Iran says WC camp moved from U.S to Mexico
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- PHOENIX -- The president of the governing body of Iranian soccer said Saturday the nation's World Cup training base has been moved to Mexico from the United States after getting approval from FIFA.
- Mehdi Taj, president of the Iran Football Federation, announced the decision Saturday in a statement issued by the federation's media relations official.
- - Iran 'definitely' at WC, but lays out concerns
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PHOENIX -- The president of the governing body of Iranian soccer said Saturday the nation's World Cup training base has been moved to Mexico from the United States after getting approval from FIFA.
Mehdi Taj, president of the Iran Football Federation, announced the decision Saturday in a statement issued by the federation's media relations official. FIFA has not confirmed the move.
- Iran 'definitely' at WC, but lays out concerns
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