Mehdi Taremi

Iran's sharp criticism of World Cup - Who will help us?

Iran continues to sharply criticize the World Cup. "This is a disaster," striker Mehdi Taremi said at a press conference.

New miscalculation for Belgium - drama awaits in World Cup group stage

Red card and a goalless draw. Belgium suffered another setback after a 0–0 draw against Iran. Now drama awaits in the World Cup group stage.

Iran after travel chaos: Dark spot in World Cup history

Belgium was allowed to travel to the Los Angeles match venue two days before the match against Iran, while the Iranian team was only allowed to travel to the United States the day before. The Iranian federation is not mincing words about how it views the injustice.

Infantino's words to Iranian players: Thank you

After Iran's World Cup debut, FIFA president Gianni Infantino took the opportunity to visit the team's locker room. "I know what you're going through. I understand," he told the players.

Iran's anger after the World Cup opener as captain says team is the most oppressed

Banned flags, protests and a saved point - but also new travel problems and upset feelings. Iran drew 2-2 in the opening match against New Zealand. "We are the most oppressed team in the World Cup," says Iran's national team captain Amir Ghalenoei.

Iran's demands ahead of the World Cup: Everyone should be guaranteed a visa

Iran will play in the football World Cup - but has a list of ten demands. Everyone should be granted visas without problems, federation chairman Mehdi Taj said on state television.

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