USMNT Manager Apologizes to Iran for Controversial Social Media Posts The two teams will face off on the pitch Tuesday after days of contention off the field. Sports Illustrated · Nov 28, 2022
Hostage survivor Kylie Moore-Gilbert tells inquiry many Australians are being watched by Iran's regime Kylie Moore-Gilbert says the Iranian government has infiltrated Australia and has been monitoring her movements as well as the activities of Australians who speak out against its human rights abuses. ABC News · Nov 28, 2022
The Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey accusations and what they actually did against Iran The pair were criticised following the defeat which left Wales' World Cup survival hopes hanging by a thread Wales Online · Nov 28, 2022
Iran coach Carlos Queiroz hits back at USA amid Gregg Berhalter's apology for flag tweet Iran head coach Carlos Queiroz has raised tensions before the crucial Group B fixture between his side and the USA on Tuesday Football London · Nov 28, 2022
What will happen to the Iran World Cup team now? Even before the World Cup, male athletes had been joining in the protests. But now they’ve done so at the foremost global tournament, and Iranian fans say they are worried for ‘Team Melli’ and what they might face on their return. Ari Honarvar reports The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2022
USA vs Iran live stream: Where to watch World Cup 2022 fixture online and on TV today Everything you need to know ahead of the Group B clash The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2022
USA vs Iran confirmed line-ups: Team news ahead of World Cup 2022 fixture today Everything you need to know ahead of the Group B clash The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2022
USA vs Iran prediction: How will World Cup 2022 fixture play out today? Everything you need to know ahead of the Group B clash The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2022
Andros Townsend's plea for more trust in Gareth Southgate amid Phil Foden calls England sparkled in their World Cup opener against Iran but laboured against the United States after Gareth Southgate failed to change his starting XI - now there have been big calls to make alterations Daily Mirror · Nov 28, 2022
Report: Austrian-Iranian Gets Medical Leave from Iran Prison Iran has released a 76-year-old dual Iranian-Austrian citizen from prison for health reasons, the Austria Press Agency reported Monday. APA quoted the Austrian foreign ministry confirming that Massud Mossaheb was given indefinite medical leave. The ministry said “intensive diplomatic efforts” had led to his release, which was first reported by… Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 28, 2022
Gareth Bale adamant Wales are capable of shocking England in World Cup showdown Wales have not beaten their neighbours since 1984. The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2022
Iran Football Legend Daei Targeted by ‘Threats’ after Backing Protests Iranian football legend Ali Daei on Monday said he had been targeted by threats after backing ongoing protests in Iran triggered by the death of Mahsa Amini. Amini, a 22-year-old Iranian of Kurdish origin, died on September 16, three days after her arrest by the notorious morality police while visiting… Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 28, 2022
Iran’s Queiroz hits back in flag row by highlighting school shootings in USA Coach also alludes to problems with racism in America as Gregg Berhalter apologises for tweet of doctored flag The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2022
Gregg Berhalter issues apology after USA's Iran flag tweet as Tyler Adams adds to problem The official United States Twitter feed posted a picture of the Iranian flag without the emblem of the Islamic Republic included ahead of their clash at World Cup 2022 Daily Mirror · Nov 28, 2022
The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2022 Gregg Berhalter calls for USA to focus on performance ahead of Iran decider Altered images of Iran’s flag had been put on some of the USA’s social media posts.
Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2022 Iran vs USA lineups: Confirmed team news, starting XIs, injury latest for World Cup 2022 game today Iran vs USA - LIVE!
Daily Mirror · Nov 28, 2022 Gary Lineker issues furious response to "not bothered" blast from Qatar World Cup chief Hassan Al Thawadi said that Gary Lineker ignored invitations to discuss problems with the organisers - leading to the former England striker and BBC host to describe the claims as "very odd"
Daily Mirror · Nov 28, 2022 Jurgen Klinsmann responds to racism accusations with fresh statement on Iran controversy Klinsmann was on punditry duty for Iran's group game against Wales and his comments came in for criticism, with the World Cup's chief organiser considering the language used to be racist
Reuters · Nov 28, 2022 At Qatar World Cup, Mideast tensions spill into stadiums The first World Cup in the Middle East has become a showcase for the political tensions crisscrossing one of the world's most volatile regions and the ambiguous role often played by host nation Qatar in its crises.
Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2022 Iran: Niece of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei calls on countries to cut ties with regime Farideh Moradkhani comes from a branch of the family that has a record of opposition to Iran’s clerical leadership
The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2022 First Thing: Shanghai protests over zero-Covid policy spark clashes Beijing, Chengdu and Wuhan are also rocked by demonstrations as anger over restrictions builds. Plus: could ‘cloud brightening’ slow Arctic thawing?
Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2022 Iran vs USA: World Cup 2022 prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds today Iran vs USA - LIVE!
Daily Mirror · Nov 28, 2022 Qatar World Cup chief accuses Jurgen Klinsmann of racism and slams Gary Lineker Hassan Al Thawadi, secretary general of the Supreme Committee, said that Jurgen Klinsmann's criticism of Iran's footballing "culture" was "racist" before turning his ire on BBC "agendas" against Qatar as tournament hosts
The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2022 Iran confiscates filmmaker’s passport and bars him from participating in Indian film festival, report says Tehran-based filmmaker’s passport seized at airport
Radio France Internationale · Nov 28, 2022 Iranian couple facing death sentence denied refugee status in France An Iranian family, living in the southern French city of Perpignan, has had its asylum application rejected – again – despite both parents being subject to execution if deported to Tehran.