Iranian and African journalists denied World Cup visas
AIPS President Gianni Merlo stated that Iranian and African journalists were denied necessary visas for the World Cup, calling the issue unacceptable. In a letter to FIFA, Merlo highlighted that these cases are countless and part of a long-standing problem affecting the press.
The development has drawn significant criticism regarding press freedom and the transparency of the tournament.
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