Iranian Soccer Coach Says Team ‘Most Oppressed’ in World Cup
Iranian coach Amir Ghalenoei said the team had expected to stay the night in California, but had been ordered to return to Mexico.
TL;DR
- Iran's World Cup team coach called his team the "most oppressed" at the tournament.
- The team was reportedly ordered to leave the U.S. and return to Mexico hours after their June 15 game.
- Iran drew 2-2 with New Zealand in Inglewood, California.
- Coach Amir Ghalenoei stated the team did not have time to recover and was told to leave immediately.