Once again, Mehdi Taremi and assistant manager Saeid Alhoei were held back while traveling to the United States.
Federation’s statement:
“During the national team's third trip to the United States, host officials disturbed Saeid Alhoei and Mehdi Taremi, delaying the convoy's departure to Seattle for the match against Egypt. The delegation are waiting for the two to join them.”
🚨 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Iran claim their national team's trip to Seattle has been delayed after captain Mehdi Taremi and assistant manager Saeed Alhoei were reportedly stopped by U.S. authorities at the airport.
The rest of the squad is waiting for them before departing for the match against Egypt.
— @TelegraphDucker
🚨 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Iran claim their national team's trip to Seattle has been delayed after captain Mehdi Taremi and assistant manager Saeed Alhoei were reportedly stopped by U.S. authorities at the airport.
The rest of the squad is waiting for them before departing for the match against Egypt.
— @TelegraphDucker
The Canadian fans in the crowd put up #8 signs up at the 8' mark, in honour of Ismaël Koné, after the devastating injury he suffered last game vs Qatar.
InShaaAllah speedy recovery for Isma. ❤️🤲
🇮🇶 Ayman Hussein:
“We requested that the Iraqi flag be raised from the field floor during the national anthem because the name of Allah Almighty is on it.
We felt it was unacceptable for it to be placed on the ground.
We communicated with FIFA, and our request was accommodated.”