Ahmad Donyamali

"Our players are not safe and fundamentally such conditions for participation do not exist."

"Considering that this corrupt regime has assassinated our leader, under no circumstances can we participate in the World Cup."

"Our children are not safe and, fundamentally, such conditions for participation do not exist."

"Given the malicious actions they have carried out against Iran, they have forced two wars on us over eight or nine months and have killed and martyred thousands of our people. Therefore, we certainly cannot have such a presence."

"Considering that this corrupt regime has assassinated our leader, under ‌no circumstances ‌can we ⁠participate in the World Cup."

"Considering that this corrupt regime has assassinated our leader, under no circumstances can we participate in the World Cup."

"Our children are not safe and, fundamentally, such conditions for participation do not exist."

"Given the malicious actions they have carried out against Iran, they have forced two wars on us over eight or nine months and have killed and martyred thousands of our people."

"Considering that this corrupt regime has assassinated our leader, under no circumstances can we participate in the World Cup."

"Our children are not safe and, fundamentally, such conditions for participation do not exist."

"Due to the wicked acts they have done against Iran -- they have imposed two wars on us over just eight or nine months and have killed and martyred thousands of our people -- definitely it's not possible for us to take part in the World Cup."

"Our representatives have a visa and should participate in the World Cup draw."

"Considering that this corrupt [US] regime has assassinated our leader, under no circumstances can we participate in the World Cup."