US sanctions force Nike to drop Iran boot deal ahead of World Cup
US sporting goods giant Nike confirmed today it had stopped supplying Iran's football team with boots ahead of the World Cup due to sanctions.
A statement from Nike said the company was forbidden from supplying kit to the Iranian team as it prepares for its opening World Cup game.
"US sanctions mean that, as a US company, Nike cannot supply shoes to players in the Iranian National team at this time," Nike said.
"Sanctions applicable to NIKE have been in place for many years and are enforceable by law."
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