Iran 'most oppressed' team at World Cup - Ghalenoei
Head coach Amir Ghalenoei says his Iran side are the "most oppressed in the World Cup" after having last-minute travel restrictions imposed on them.
Iran twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with New Zealand in their Group G opener
Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei says they are the "most oppressed" team at the World Cup after having last-minute travel restrictions imposed on them.
Speaking after his side's 2-2 draw with New Zealand on Monday night, Ghalenoei said they had expected to stay in Los Angeles overnight and have a recovery session the following day but were told after the final whistle to immediately return to their training base in Mexico.
Iran were originally due to be based in Tucson, Arizona, for the duration of the World Cup but…
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