Iran FA president Taj denied entry into Canada
Iran Football Federation president Mehdi Taj was denied entry into Canada ahead of the FIFA congress in Vancouver, with reports indicating his visa was revoked due to alleged ties to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), which is designated a terrorist organization in Canada. Canadian authorities stated that IRGC officials are inadmissible, while the foreign minister suggested the denial may have been unintentional. Taj had also previously been denied a U.S. visa for the World Cup group draw in December.
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