Iran's coach claims travel chaos due to U.S. tensions 'oppressed' his team, affecting their performance in the World Cup.

Iran's coach Amir Ghalenoei said on Sunday political tensions and visa issues have damaged his side's preparations for the World Cup but insisted his players will not "pay…

Striker Mehdi Taremi says US travel policies are dampening the usual joy that the football tournament ignites.

LOS ANGELES: Iran’s coach Amir Ghalenoei said on Sunday political tensions and visa issues have damaged his side’s preparations for the World Cup but insisted his players will not…

Iran’s head coach Amir Ghalenoei and captain Mehdi Taremi were both speaking ahead of their side's World Cup opener against New Zealand on Tuesday

Iran's football team arrives in the U.S. amid a historic peace deal, as protests highlight ongoing human rights concerns.

The coach of Iran’s World Cup team says it was ordered to leave the U.S. and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged…

Iran did not seem bogged down by political baggage as they let their football do the talking in a 2-2 draw against New Zealand in Los Angeles

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Iran showed their resilience in a gripping draw with New Zealand and Uruguay battled back against Saudi Arabia in four draws in one day for just the second time in World Cup…

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Coach Amir Ghalenoei said Iran is the "most oppressed team in the World Cup" after his players were suddenly informed they must travel back to Mexico immediately after their…

Iran's World Cup team coach says it was ordered to leave the U.S. and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged tournament with…

Iran drew 2-2 with New Zealand in their World Cup opener but were seemingly forced to fly back to their Tijuana base after the game.

Ghalenoei claims team told to ‘leave immediately’ after their draw against New Zealand

Iran's football coach revealed that the team were told to ‘leave the US immediately’ after the game against New Zealand. | Football News

INGLEWOOD, California, June 15 : Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei said on Monday his team were being “oppressed” due to last-minute travel changes stemming from tensions between Iran and…

Iran's World Cup coach calls his team the most oppressed in tournament history as FIFA deepens crypto ties with Kraken sponsorship and Avalanche-powered

Iran's coach claims travel chaos due to U.S. tensions 'oppressed' his team, affecting their performance in the World Cup.

Iran drew 2-2 with New Zealand in their opening game of the World Cup but have been ordered to leave the United States immediately