Iranian American protesters gather as soccer team prepare for World Cup opener - Reuters
Iranian American protesters gather as soccer team prepare for World Cup opener Reuters
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Notable Quotes
"This team is not the team of the people of Iran."
— Farhad Jafargad , Activist
"We’re very proud of our country."
— Mehdi Jafari , Activist
"How can they go to cheer a team that comes with the flag of the Islamic Republic and national anthem?"
— Koroush Krumarsi , Activist
"I'm attending the game, but not to cheer for Iran. I'm actually going to boo Iran."
— Kamron , Activist
"I'm here to support Iran. We're going to win this game."
— Mehdi Jafari , Activist
"We play for every Iranian, be it in the diaspora or in Iran. People have different opinions, but we are here to unite people, and we will try to bring joy to all Iranians wherever they live."
— Mehdi Taremi , Athlete
"I’m a football die-hard, and the boys, they’re representing all Persians, Iranians around the world."
— Reza Garajedaghi , Activist
"I am just happy that they are coming to watch us, and I hope that they will pray for us, and I hope that they will encourage us."
— Amir Ghalenoei , Athlete
"The US had reached a deal with Iran to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz."
— Donald Trump , Politician
Key People
Amir Ghalenoei is the coach of Iran's national football team.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
An Iranian American protester expressing views against the Iranian government.
President of FIFA.
A 42-year-old Iranian American attending the World Cup match.
Koroush Krumarsi is an activist expressing concerns about attending the match in support of the Iranian soccer team.
An Iranian fan supporting the national soccer team at the World Cup.
Mehdi Taremi is a striker for the Iranian national soccer team.
An Iranian American soccer fan supporting the national team.
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<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiwgFBVV95cUxNclFZVzliN3NBaFNjQ3M1NS03S1cxRXVVVlpYQjFwU0gwamRrTGxXZVZxamdxNlhETE85MUxSZFVRd1VGOVZLcnY0b1lvZ3lYd2NxZnhmZDdyamRrcHZ1M0tsNExGLUtia3hta25lMWxhalhYS0NYMWVVek5MVEVZbU5nNTgzbzl1MG5nZXJjd3pJNHhvcXdxQm0xbk4waE1MQUlMOEt1YTE2UE5YcV9iRDhyVnlUejlfS25kWEZXRkhrUQ?oc=5" target="_blank">Iranian American protesters gather as soccer team prepare for World Cup opener</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>
The Iranian soccer team is set to play their first World Cup match in Los Angeles, with protests expected from the city's large Iranian diaspora against both the Tehran government and the U.S. war.
Iranian Americans are divided over Iran's participation in the World Cup, with some planning to watch the match and others planning to protest outside the stadium in Los Angeles.
Iranian Americans are divided over supporting Iran’s World Cup team, with some attending matches and others protesting the government outside the stadium.
Iranian Americans in Los Angeles are divided over Iran's participation in the World Cup, with some planning protests against the Tehran government and the U.S. war, while others intend to watch the match against New Zealand.
The Iranian soccer team is preparing to play their first World Cup match in Los Angeles, with protests expected from the city's large Iranian diaspora against both the Tehran government and the U.S. war.
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