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Iran's national soccer team

Coverage of Iran's national soccer team in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 22 · 00:59 UTCMost recent: Jun 22 · 00:59 UTC
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Iranian American fanstopic1FIFAorganization1Lion and Sun flagtopic1World Cuporganization1Belgiumplace1SoFi Stadiumplace1Majidperson1
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  • POLITICSJun 22 · 00:59 UTCPOLITICO RSS
    Support for Iran's team – but not for regime

    Iranian American fans at a World Cup match in Los Angeles booed Iran's national anthem and displayed the pre-revolution Lion and Sun flag, which is banned by FIFA. They expressed support for Iran's soccer team but opposed the current regime, highlighting a distinction between the team and government. The match against Belgium ended in a draw amid ongoing U.S.-Iran diplomatic talks.