Iran have claimed they were forced out of the United States just minutes after their match against New Zealand concluded, with coach Amir Ghalenoei saying his team are the "most oppressed" at the World Cup.
The team's build-up to the finals has been profoundly impacted by the conflict between Iran and the United States. The squad was forced to move their training camp to Mexico, with the Trump administration only allowing them into the country on matchdays.
They opened their World Cup with a 2-2 draw against New Zealand, roared on by a passionate Iranian-American crowd.
Coach Ghalenoei welcomed the fans' support, but said it had not been matched by those responsible for managing the team's movements in what is believed to be a strong criticism of the US authorities.
"We've spent so much time commuting in the air," he said.
The team's build-up to the finals has been profoundly impacted by the conflict between Iran and the United States. The squad was forced to move their training camp to Mexico, with the Trump administration only allowing them into the country on matchdays.
They opened their World Cup with a 2-2 draw against New Zealand, roared on by a passionate Iranian-American crowd.
Coach Ghalenoei welcomed the fans' support, but said it had not been matched by those responsible for managing the team's movements in what is believed to be a strong criticism of the US authorities.
"We've spent so much time commuting in the air," he said.
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