🚨BREAKING: Thierry Henry says Iran player Mohammad Mohebi doing the finger-gun shooting celebration towards the crowd in the USA after his goal against Bew Zealand is just a get back against them for denying them[Iran Fans] entry and that it shouldn't be politicized
"I've seen people trying to turn Mohammad Mohebi's celebration into a political statement, and honestly, I think that's a dangerous road to go down."
"Footballers score goals and celebrate in all sorts of ways. Unless the player himself comes out and explains a specific message, people should be careful about making assumptions."
"What we do know is that Iran's World Cup campaign has already been surrounded by politics, visa disputes and controversy before a ball was even kicked."
"Iranian supporters have faced difficulties attending matches, Iranian officials have had visa issues, and referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan was unable to participate in the tournament after being denied entry into the United States."
"Against that backdrop, every gesture, every interview and every celebration is being examined under a political microscope."
"That's exactly what worries me. The football should be the story. Iran fought back twice against New Zealand and Mohebi scored an important equaliser in a World Cup match. That's the football story."
"Instead, people are spending more time debating symbolism than discussing the quality of the match itself."
"The World Cup is supposed to be a place where players can represent their countries on the pitch, regardless of the political disagreements taking place away from it."
"I've always believed that football should unite people. The moment every goal, every celebration and every action becomes a political argument, the game loses something special."
"Whether you support Iran, New Zealand or anybody else, let's judge footballers on what they do on the pitch unless there is clear evidence that they intended something else. Right now, too many people seem determined to turn football moments into political battles."