TEHRAN – Iran football team appear to have received one of the most favorable draws for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup, raising hopes that Team Melli may finally end their nearly 50-year wait for continental glory.
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A favorable road for Iran? Team Melli eye long-awaited Asian Cup glory
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