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World Cup: Iran Team Leaves Heartwarming 74-Word Thank You Note in LA

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Iranian national football team left a handwritten thank-you note in English before departing Los Angeles.
  • The note expressed gratitude for the hospitality and acknowledged the support of Iranian fans during their World Cup journey.
  • Despite facing political tensions, the team aimed to leave with pride and dignity, emphasizing peace, respect, and friendship among nations.

Before departing Los Angeles, the Iranian national football team left a heartfelt 74-word handwritten note in English expressing their gratitude for the hospitality received during their World Cup campaign. The message, discovered after their 0-0 draw against Belgium at the SoFi Stadium, conveyed a sense of pride and dignity.

From ancient Persia thousands of years ago to the Iran of today, the spirit of Iran has always been alive and unwavering. We came to Los Angeles with pride, fought with honor, and will leave with dignity. Thank you for the warm welcome to Los Angeles. Also, thanks to every Iranian who gave their heart, voice, and soul to Iran during these 180 minutes. May peace, respect, and friendship exist among all nations!

— Iranian National Football TeamThe text of the handwritten thank-you note left by the team in Los Angeles.

"From ancient Persia thousands of years ago to the Iran of today, the spirit of Iran has always been alive and unwavering. We came to Los Angeles with pride, fought with honor, and will leave with dignity. Thank you for the warm welcome to Los Angeles. Also, thanks to every Iranian who gave their heart, voice, and soul to Iran during these 180 minutes. May peace, respect, and friendship exist among all nations!"

The team's journey in the World Cup has been marked by political tensions, with coach Gholamreza Gholamreza Golenoy previously stating they might be the most suppressed team in the tournament. Following their opening 2-2 draw against New Zealand on June 16, they were ordered to leave the United States immediately and return to their base in Mexico.

We were perhaps the most suppressed team in this World Cup.

— Gholamreza GolenoyIran's head coach, commenting on the team's situation before their match against Belgium.

Despite the challenges, the team has performed well, securing a draw against Belgium after their initial match. Coach Golenoy noted their strong performance under difficult circumstances, highlighting that they remained undefeated in their first two matches and played with impressive spirit. The team's final group stage match is scheduled against Egypt in Seattle.

We participated in the World Cup under the most difficult circumstances, but we achieved good results against strong teams and excellent coaches. We did not lose in two matches, and we played with exciting content, today is a day to celebrate.

— Gholamreza GolenoyIran's head coach, reflecting on the team's performance after the match against Belgium.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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