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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jamie Braidwood

‘Ridiculous’: Iran goalkeeper tries to play on against England despite sickening head clash

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Iran goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand attempted to play on against England despite suffering a head injury in a sickening clash with his own player, as Fifa’s concussion protocols came under fire during the World Cup clash.

Beiranvand collided with one of his own defenders while punching clear a cross from Harry Kane in the opening stages of his team’s World Cup opener against England.

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