India, April 23 -- Italy might still have a chance to play in the upcoming FIFA World Cup. A Donald Trump envoy wants the global football body to swap out Iran, a qualifying nation, with Italy - which missed out on qualifying for the third time in a row.

"I confirm ​I have suggested to Trump and (FIFA president Gianni) Infantino that ​Italy replace Iran at the World Cup. I'm an Italian native and it would be a dream to see the Azzurri at a US-hosted ​tournament. With four titles, they have the pedigree to justify ​inclusion," U.S. special envoy Paolo Zampolli told Financial Times.

The reported move comes after President Donald Trump and Italy PM Giorgia Meloni had a falling out over POTUS' attacks on Pope Leo XIV...