Iran wasn't going to leave without saying thank you.
Shortly after being knocked out of the World Cup because of Algeria and Austria's 3-3 tie in the last group-stage game to go final, Iran paid tribute to its hosts in Mexico with a post on the team's official Instagram page.
The story featured clasped hands, one wearing a Mexico sweatband and the other an Iran sweatband, in a soccer stadium with fireworks exploding in the background.
"Thank you for opening your doors to us," Team Melli wrote in Spanish. "Your act will stay in your hearts."
Iran was forced to move its base camp from Tucson, Arizona, to Tijuana, Mexico, at the eleventh hour due to restrictions imposed on the team by the U.S. government. Players and coach Amir Ghalenoei have repeatedly expressed their gratitude for the support they've gotten from Mexico.
Shortly after being knocked out of the World Cup because of Algeria and Austria's 3-3 tie in the last group-stage game to go final, Iran paid tribute to its hosts in Mexico with a post on the team's official Instagram page.
The story featured clasped hands, one wearing a Mexico sweatband and the other an Iran sweatband, in a soccer stadium with fireworks exploding in the background.
"Thank you for opening your doors to us," Team Melli wrote in Spanish. "Your act will stay in your hearts."
Iran was forced to move its base camp from Tucson, Arizona, to Tijuana, Mexico, at the eleventh hour due to restrictions imposed on the team by the U.S. government. Players and coach Amir Ghalenoei have repeatedly expressed their gratitude for the support they've gotten from Mexico.
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