'Disaster World Cup'--Iran lashes out at US., FIFA after group stage
Iran manager Amir Ghalenoei urged FIFA president Gianni Infantino to “stand up” to the United States in response to what captain Mehdi Taremi described as a “disaster World Cup.”
The military conflict between the two nations has led to increased scrutiny of the Iranian team by U.S. officials who have banned the squad from residing in the country, instead allowing the players entry just 24 hours before a game and demanding they leave shortly after the final whistle. Iran has already filed a formal complaint to FIFA.
Infantino had pledged his support to Iran in an appearance in the team dressing room after its first game this summer, but nothing of the sort has arrived.
“I know Mr. Infantino has tried his best to minimize the problems as much as possible but it was the host that wasn’t very good to us,” Ghalenoei said after Friday’s 1–1 draw with Egypt, which could be good enough for Iran to qualify for the knockout stages.
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