To the Iranian National Football Team (Team Melli):
You endured the unfair and discriminatory treatment of the host country, the U.S., yet you fought on the pitch with utmost motivation, dedication, and sportsmanship.
Though you did not advance to the next round, you captured many hearts across the world as people spoke in admiration of you.
The Iranian nation rejoiced with you and wept with you, but they are proud of each and every one of you.
You won the hearts.
❤️🇮🇷 The Iranian delegation thanked Mexico for all the love and hospitality they received during the World Cup. 🤝🏼
“We suffered many injustices because of your neighbors to the north, but you made us feel supported. Our doors will always be open to you.”
“While the world was shaking… this family recorded their own miracle from inside the rubble.” 🙏
In the pitch-black darkness of their collapsed apartment in Venezuela, Oriana, Luciano, and Jofram didn’t just wait to be rescued — they filmed themselves.
For hours they were trapped under the debris after the earthquake. You can hear them:
• Banging on the walls to signal they were still alive
• Praying quietly
• Encouraging each other with hope
Here’s what they were actually saying (translated from Spanish):
“My God… let that hole open so they can reach us… please Lord…”
“We’re here! We’re alive!”
(They keep knocking and calling out, refusing to give up)
Please pray for our Brethren in Venezuela 🙏🏻✝️
Every time i watch Ronaldo on tv i swear i end up crying, not sad tears, happy tears. this man has inspired me so much its crazy. i probably wont ever get to watch him live but honestly just seeing him on my screen has taught me so much about discipline and hard work and never giving up. respect for life forever 🐐
This is real parenting caught on camera.
This is how you raise men not perpetual victims.
No coddling, no excuses, just making them own their mistake face-to-face.
Es cierto que hoy nos toca partir, pero nuestra tristeza no es por salir del Mundial, sino por dejar atrás a México y a su gente extraordinaria, que nos colmó de su calidez y nos recibió como héroes en su tierra. Nos vamos físicamente, pero nuestras almas se quedan allá… Todo nuestro amor, aprecio y respeto para ustedes, ¡pueblo de México!