Iran captain Mehdi Taremi criticizes FIFA over World Cup logistical challenges
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Simon Hughes
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Iran captain Mehdi Taremi has criticized FIFA and its president Gianni Infantino for the logistical challenges faced by his team during the World Cup. After a third group stage draw left Iran waiting on other results, Taremi described the tournament's logistical setup as a "disaster," citing issues with travel arrangements between Seattle and their base camp in Tijuana, Mexico. The team had originally planned to be based in Tucson, Arizona but moved their camp to Mexico in late May.
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Taremi described the World Cup's logistical challenges as a 'disaster'.
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