Iran coach claims team is 'most oppressed' at World Cup

Iran's national football team coach Amir Ghalenoei has declared his team the most oppressed in the ongoing World Cup, citing sudden travel restrictions imposed on them.

"Iran is the most oppressed team in this World Cup," Ghalenoei stated following his team's 2-2 draw against New Zealand in their opening Group G match, held at the Los Angeles Stadium. The coach expressed strong dissatisfaction with the circumstances surrounding the team's participation.

The draw against New Zealand saw Iran concede a late equalizer, failing to secure a crucial opening victory. Despite the disappointing result, Ghalenoei's focus remained on the perceived external pressures affecting his team, rather than solely on the on-field performance.

The team's performance in the match itself was a mixed bag, as they secured a draw after a hard-fought contest. However, the coach's strong remarks highlight potential underlying tensions and challenges faced by the Iranian squad during the tournament.

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Iran is the most oppressed team in this World Cup.