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  "textContent": "Iran has pulled out of this summer's World Cup in the US, despite word from FIFA and the White House that it would be allowed to play. Hours after FIFA president Gianni Infantino said President Trump assured him Iran's team would be \"welcome\" at the tournament, Iran's sports minister Ahmad...",
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