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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Nizaar Kinsella

‘An utter disgrace’: Iran goalkeeper allowed to play on against England despite sickening clash of heads

There was controversy in England’s opening World Cup match as Iran goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand was allowed to play on despite appearing to be heavily concussed following a sickening clash of heads.

Beiranvand also looked to have his nose badly broken when he collided with his team-mate while punching clear a cross from Harry Kane early in the game.

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