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BBC slammed for allowing ‘racist’ remarks against Iran team to go unchallenged in post-match analysis

Jurgen Klinsmann alleged that it was “in the culture” of Iranian players to “work the referee”. The comments were slammed as “xenophobic” and “racist” German football manager Jurgen Klinsmann spouted…

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US defeats Iran 1-0 in ‘politically-charged’ World Cup clash

The most politically charged match of the World Cup kicked off at Al Thumama stadium on Tuesday to electrifying energy in the stands. As expected, both Iran and the USA…

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Tony Blair says ‘not sensible’ to criticise Qatar, which invests heavily in UK

It is “not sensible” to criticise World Cup host nation Qatar, which invests heavily in the United Kingdom, former prime minister Tony Blair said on Monday. Blair cautioned activists aginst…

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Iran FA complains to FIFA after US football federation removes ‘Allah’ from flag graphic

Political tensions appear to be making their way onto the pitch ahead of the clash between Team Melli and Team USA on Tuesday. The Iranian Football Federation has complained to…

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‘Focus on the UK immigrant crisis’: Iran coach claps back at reporter

Seeded in Group B alongside the United States, Wales, and England, Iran will kick-start their first 2022 FIFA World Cup group stage game on 21 November. Iran’s national team coach responded to an…

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Iran coach says players can continue protests at World Cup ‘within FIFA rules’

On 21 November, Iran and England will meet on the pitch to start off the Group B competitions. Iran’s players are free to participate in the nationwide women’s rights protests…

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Asian giant Iran unveils squad for 2022 FIFA World Cup

On 21 November, Iran and England will meet on the pitch to start off the Group B competitions. The 25-person Iranian World Cup team has been officially announced by Carlos…

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