Rainbow flags await Egypt and Iran at awkward World Cup Pride Match
Iran's coach refuses to discuss pride celebrations in Seattle, where his country face Egypt in a crucial Group G match.
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"We are here to play football, not for other things."
— Amir Ghalenoei , Athlete
"It might not be how you want to live or how things are in your country but this is something that makes us unique and we want you to experience it and be curious."
— Hedda McLendon , Executive
"The match is about Seattle, not Egypt or Iran."
— Jess Fishlock , Athlete
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Iran's coach refuses to discuss pride celebrations in Seattle, where his country face Egypt in a crucial Group G match.
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