TRT fires commentator Murat Ekrem Cimen after mixing up Iran and New Zealand in World Cup match

The reason: Murat Ekrem Cimen mixed up the teams in the World Cup match between Iran and New Zealand.

According to Turkish media, Cimen referred to New Zealand when Iran had the ball, and vice versa.

TRT calls Murat Ekrem Cimen's mistakes "unacceptable" and announces that he is not allowed to commentate on any more World Cup matches.

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