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Published 15:23 28 Jun 2018 BST
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Azmoun has been upset by some of the criticism that has come his way, and the way of his teammates, following Iran's World Cup exit. To that end, he has decided to quit international football at the age of just 23.
'It was a great honour for me to play in my national team,' he wrote [via Instagram], 'and I am proud of myself till the end of my life. 'Unfortunately, with all the interest I have, and contrary to the will of my heart, I decided to say goodbye to the national team of my country.'https://www.instagram.com/p/BkjrZ_IhADS/?utm_source=ig_embed Azmoun revealed that one of the main motivating factors in his decision to step away from the national team has to do with his mother. 'My mother had overcome a serious illness and I was happy,' he continued, 'but unfortunately because of the unkindness of some people – and the insults that me and my team-mates in no way deserved – her illness has become severe. 'This has put me in a difficult position where I must pick one or the other, and as a result I pick my mother.' A noble deed by Azmoun and one hopes that, in time, he may be able to make a return to the national team. He has so much more to give.
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