‘This must never happen again’: Iran coach hits out at the US and tells Infantino to stand up against hosts
Iran's football coach Amir Ghalenoei has criticized the US for unfair treatment of his team during the World Cup, citing visa issues for staff and logistical failures. He has called on FIFA president Gianni Infantino to intervene regarding the host nation's conduct.
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The framing focuses on the grievances of the Iranian team against the US, which is a common angle in international sports reporting.
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