Iran coach addresses travel difficulties after World Cup draw with New Zealand

Iran’s coach Amir Ghalenoei criticized the “oppression” faced by his team after last-minute travel changes forced them to relocate from Arizona to Tijuana, Mexico, following a 2-2 draw with New Zealand at the World Cup. Visa issues and geopolitical tensions led to disruptions in their schedule, preventing them from staying in Los Angeles as planned. Forward Mehdi Taremi echoed concerns about the impact of these restrictions on their performance, calling for greater support from FIFA.

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