Iran's World Cup Team Faces Political Harassment Amid Strong Performance
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Séamus Malekafzali
Summary
Iran's World Cup team has performed admirably under difficult circumstances, including a 2-2 draw with New Zealand and a 0-0 draw with Belgium with a standout save by goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand. The team faces political challenges, including being barred from staying in the US to rest between games due to Trump administration policies, forcing them to return to their training camp in Tijuana. The article discusses how monarchist opposition groups have attempted to harass and politicize the team's World Cup participation.
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DefectorIran's World Cup Team Faces Political Harassment Amid Strong Performancedefector.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledAlireza Beiranvand made a save that should go down as one of the best of the tournament
Donald Trump's administration has forced the squad to return to their training camp in Tijuana immediately afterward
The Iranian team has accomplished all of this despite being legally barred from staying in the United States to rest after their games
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