Iran slams FIFA inaction over discrimination by US at World Cup
Summary
Iran's government condemned FIFA for failing to act against discrimination suffered by Iranian World Cup fans in the United States. Iranian officials argued that the US application of its travel and visa restrictions had singled out Iranian nationals in a discriminatory manner. The protest follows broader diplomatic tensions between Iran and the US during the tournament.
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The Iranian team has informed FIFA of systemic discrimination at the World Cup by the US and expects it to take action, its manager has said Read Full Article at RT.com
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