@matty_323@Capellarec@LSUHeaux@JuanCar7475485@MartinDandach From my understanding, FIFA approved them to make their home base in Tucson, AZ (US). Iran chose to move it to Tijuana for fear of some members of their team/staff not being granted visas (or something like that) due to the active conflict between Iran and the US.
@Capellarec@matty_323@LSUHeaux@JuanCar7475485@MartinDandach I have no doubt the team has conducted itself professionally. Unfortunately, the government’s (more specifically the IRGC) reputation around the world and their association with certain groups was bound to have some effect on the team. To think otherwise is a little idealistic.
@Capellarec@matty_323@LSUHeaux@JuanCar7475485@MartinDandach If Iran is the only team being asked to leave, Iran and US aren’t exactly on good terms. It’s pretty natural for there to be some hesitations. What do you think would happen if the roles were reversed?
@matty_323@Capellarec@LSUHeaux@JuanCar7475485@MartinDandach According to chat gpt, Iran chose its home base. They were originally approved for Tucson, AZ. Were their potential political complications? Yes. But let’s be honest, with the war pretty actively going on, wouldn’t you expect that?
@Capellarec@matty_323@LSUHeaux@JuanCar7475485@MartinDandach Non-World Cup. Professional leagues, collegiate teams, etc…that play in America is what I meant.
Do all the other teams stay overnight? Tijuana is also only a 2 hr drive from LA where Iran played 2/3 games. Technically they had a pretty light travel schedule
@Capellarec@matty_323@LSUHeaux@JuanCar7475485@MartinDandach I don’t know about the ins and outs of WC team travel, but American teams routinely fly home immediately after a game. On the surface, seems like nothing. But again, I don’t track travel schedules for all 40+ teams
@TheEXECUTlONER_ This doesn’t look like simple follow through. Probably wasn’t intentional, kid just in a rush to get to first. But coach needs to coach better.
@ClownWorld Sounds like the damage was built into the price if he feels like he got a “great deal” w the wrap on. Take the wrap off and he paid market price 🤷🏻♂️