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Iran team downplays protests: We aren't political

Mon, Jun 15, 7:36 AM UTC

Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei and forward Mehdi Taremi said that they will be playing for all Iranians at the FIFA World Cup, as the prospect of protests looms ahead of their opening game against New Zealand.

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