LONDON: The Iran national football team left a handwritten message calling for peace and friendship after their World Cup group-stage match against Belgium in Los Angeles on Sunday. The note, left in the dressing room following the goalless draw, thanked the city for its hospitality and paid tribute to Iranian supporters. “From the ancient Persia of thousands of years ago to the civilised Iran of today, the spirit of Iran remains alive and steadfast,” it read.

Iran saw a travel request denied ahead of their second World Cup match against Belgium in Los Angeles and manager Amir Ghalenoei has been disappointed by the lack of support from…

INGLEWOOD, California, June 21 : Ten-man Belgium were held to a 0-0 draw by Iran in their World Cup Group G match in Los Angeles on Sunday as they failed to break through Iran's…