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Iran World Cup showdown with U.S. overshadowed by protests against Islamic regime

DOHA, Qatar — When Ramin Rezaeian scored his first World Cup goal to seal Iran's victory over Wales last week — just the country's second tournament win in 24 years — it should have been a moment of pure joy.

Los Angeles Times

Iranian media grill U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter on eve of USA-Iran World Cup match

There was little question, from the moment the United States and Iran were drawn into the same World Cup group, that their Tuesday match would be politically charged.

Miami Herald

US team captain Tyler Adams praised for handling of Iranian criticism ahead of World Cup clash

Tense confrontation came after US Soccer officials removed Islamic Republic emblem from the Iranian flag

The Independent UK

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U.S. World Cup Calculus Is Simple, Even If Iran Prelude Is Anything But

The U.S. knows it’s into the knockout stage with a win, but its prep has been derailed by a social media controversy and press conference that veered into the surreal.

Sports Illustrated

Fans unimpressed amid flag row ahead of Iran-US World Cup clash

US Soccer social media post that depicted a modified Iranian flag triggered a furore ahead of a critical Group B match.

Al Jazeera

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

Commentary: Don’t drape yourself in my country’s flag during World Cup, then demand a military coup

It’s hard to explain to foreigners what the soccer World Cup represents in Brazil.

Miami Herald

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US Has Clear World Cup Task against Iran: Win or Go Home

The task is clear for the United States: beat Iran in a politically charged World Cup match or go home. US players have been praised as the best generation of American soccer. But they finished third behind Canada and Mexico in World Cup qualifying and now face a must-win final…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Here’s Why Sean Taylor’s Memorial Is in Soccer Cleats

While fans were disappointed with the late player’s memorial, the Commanders got one detail sort of right.

Sports Illustrated

Iran lodges protest with FIFA over US Soccer flag post

Iranian football federation slams ‘unprofessional act’ as US football body uses modified flag in social media posts.

Al Jazeera

Qatari fans hit back at Germany by recalling Özil in protest

Qatari soccer fans have hit back at Germany’s World Cup protest by holding pictures of former Germany player Mesut Özil while covering their mouths during the match against Spain

The Independent UK

Iran complains to Fifa after US Soccer removes Islamic emblem from its flag

‘We wanted to show our support for the women in Iran with our graphic for 24 hours,’ a USSF spokesperson said

The Independent UK

High school athletes donate 1,000 sweatshirts to highlight student homelessness

Over a dozen Chicago high school soccer players wanted the donation to highlight teen homelessness, which affected nearly 40,000 Illinois students in the last school year.

Chicago Sun-Times

U.S. Soccer briefly alters Iranian flag in show of support for protesters

"We wanted to show our support for the women in Iran with our graphic for 24 hours."

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The Guardian - US

How many migrant workers have died in Qatar? What we know about the human cost of the 2022 World Cup

This year’s tournament has been dominated by off-field matters. We look at the issues around the labor used to build the tournament’s infrastructure

The Independent UK

Queiroz slams Klinsmann's criticism of Iran's World Cup team

The Iranian soccer federation and national team coach Carlos Queiroz have angrily hit back at former Germany great Jürgen Klinsmann for saying that Iran's World Cup players use dirty tactics because its in their “culture.”

The Conversation

World Cup 2022: Men’s soccer must stop silencing activism and allyship

There is a familiar adage reverberating in the stands at the 2022 men’s FIFA World Cup tournament suggesting that winning is really all that matters. But athlete activism and solidarity reflect a growing trend among athletes publicly displaying social responsibility both on and off the pitch.

WEKU

U.S. soccer federation briefly alters Iran's flag to show solidarity with protesters

The organization had displayed Iran's national flag on social media without the emblem of the Islamic Republic to show "support for the women in Iran" ahead of the two nations' soccer match.

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The Independent UK

US soccer displays Iran flag minus Islamic Republic emblem

The U.S. men’s soccer team has begun displaying Iran’s national flag on social media without the emblem of the Islamic Republic as nationwide protests challenging Tehran’s theocratic government continue

Sports Illustrated

The Roots of Canada’s Return to the World Cup

The Canadian men’s program waited 36 years to get back to the World Cup, an achievement that can be traced to select moments and people.

Tribune News Service

A World Cup of political symbolism in silence

They call soccer the beautiful game, and spectacular moments from its greatest showcase, the World Cup, linger in the mind’s eye like jewels.

Los Angeles Times

Family of Stanford soccer player Katie Meyer sues school over her suicide death

LOS ANGELES — The parents of Katie Meyer have filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against Stanford University months after the 22-year-old soccer captain was found dead in her dorm room.

Daily Mirror

Clint Dempsey's gesture to Landon Donovan and DaMarcus Beasley leads to emotional scenes

The US soccer Hall of Fame has two new inductees as Landon Donovan and DaMarcus Beasley joined the club, but they were none the wiser until Clint Dempsey told them

USA Today Sports Media Group

Poland’s Robert Lewandowski had the most beautiful, emotional reaction to first World Cup goal

Simply wonderful.

Daily Mirror

David Beckham makes allegiance clear to USA fans with World Cup jibe

David Beckham watched England's 0-0 World Cup draw against the United States at the Al Bayt Stadium on Friday after controversially becoming an ambassador for Qatar

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