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Pepe Losada and the dream of an entire country: returning Iran to the top of Asia 50 years later

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Rumour1 independent source roots · 1 total claims on file

Chronological Trajectory Map

1
First Reported· Laura Martin Sanjuan (AS)
27d ago (6 Oct)

"Irán es una de las selecciones más potentes de Asia ."

State: Developing
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Official Resolution
27d ago (6 Oct)

"Iran is one of the most powerful selections in Asia. It has participated in numerous World Cups and usually qualifies with confidence for major continental tournaments, but its last Asian Cup remains the one achieved in 1976. Half a century later, the federation trusts in Amir G..."

State: Rumour Outcome Verified