Canada cancels soccer match with Iran amid protest

Iran is seeking damages from Canada and accused it of politicizing the sport.
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A person wipes the portrait of one of the victims as mourners attend a vigil for the victims of Ukrainian passenger jet flight PS752, which was shot down two years ago over Iran, in Toronto, Canada, Jan. 8, 2022. - COLE BURSTON/AFP via Getty Images
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Canada has cancelled an upcoming soccer match with Iran amid high tensions between the two countries. 

Yesterday, Canada Soccer released a statement saying it canceled the June 5 match against the Iranian national team in Vancouver. 

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