Keisuke Honda loses US advertising deal for supporting Iran at World Cup

Japanese football legend Keisuke Honda lost a US advertising deal after supporting Iran’s participation in the FIFA World Cup, leading to a cancellation by the company. The 39-year-old former player expressed his desire for Iran to compete in the tournament, causing the sponsor to put the campaign on hold. The tensions between the US and Iran have raised doubts about Iran’s place in the 48-team tournament, with US President Donald Trump expressing concerns about the team’s safety.

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