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World Cup: Nike boots barred for Iran footballers amid US sanctions

June 12, 2018
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pany it cannot supply boots to Iranian footballers pick: GETTY IMAGES[/caption]

Sportswear giant Nike says it has withdrawn its supply of boots to Iranian footballers ahead of the World Cup because of new US sanctions.

The decision has frustrated Iranian players and head coach Carlos Queiroz, who asked Fifa to “help” his players. Last month, President Donald Trump withdrew from the nuclear deal between Iran and world powers. He vowed to reimpose economic sanctions that were waived when the deal was signed in 2015. Several major foreign companies have since announced they will suspend their activities in Iran. “US sanctions mean that, as a US company, Nike cannot supply shoes to players in the Iranian national team at this time,” the company said in a statement published by ESPN. “Sanctions applicable to Nike have been in place for many years and are enforceable by law.” According to the US Treasury, any US entity found in violation of sanctions could face hefty fines.
[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="4422"]Iran's Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz gestures as he talks to his players a training session in Bakovka outside Moscow on June 12, 2018, ahead of the Russia 2018 World Cup tournament. Iran’s coach Carlos Queiroz (centre) has asked for “help” from Fifa pic: GETTY IMAGES[/caption]
Queiroz, who has formerly coached Portugal and Real Madrid, told reporters: “Players get used to their sports equipment, and it’s not right to change them a week before such important matches. “We are only managers and footballers, and should not get involved in such matters. But we are asking Fifa to help us with this.”

‘National pride’

A number of Iranians have started a campaign on social media to boycott Nike products in response, using the hashtag “No to Nike”. “When Iran refuses to play against Israel it is political interference in sports, but when Nike refuses to supply boots to Iranian players due to sanctions, Fifa doesn’t say a word,” said one user on Twitter. In a widely-shared video, an Iranian man who described himself as a dentist threw a pair of Nike shoes in a bin, saying the company’s decision was “an insult to my people and all football lovers”.
[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="3257"]Iran's midfielder Saeid Ezatolahi speaks to the press upon his arrival to take part in a training session in Bakovka, outside Moscow, on 10 June 2018, ahead of the Russia 2018 World Cup. Iranian midfielder Saeid Ezatolahi spoke to the press in his Nike boots earlier this week pic: GETTY IMAGES[/caption]
Another user said Iranian players should have pre-empted Nike by announcing they would no longer wear Nike boots. “There was a time our sportsmen were symbols of national pride. They have now become symbols of humiliation,” he said. However, some Iranians say as a private US company, Nike had no other choice. “Nike is a private company and its only objective is to satisfy its shareholders. It is normal that it is withdrawing its supply of boots to Iran for fear of economic penalties,” tweeted one user. “Nike is not a member of Fifa and does not have to follow its regulations. This is the impact of politics on trade rather than political interference in sport,” said another. This is not the only inconvenience hampering Iran’s World Cup preparations. Iran’s football federation suspended relations with its Greek counterpart last month after a friendly between the two was cancelled amid tensions between Greece and Turkey. A second warm-up against Kosovo was also cancelled. Source: BBC]]>

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