Iran coach calls team World Cup's 'most oppressed' after rushed departure from US

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Iran coach calls team World Cup's 'most oppressed' after rushed departure from US
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Amir Ghalenoei said his side was ordered to fly back to Tijuana hours after Monday's 2-2 draw with New Zealand, while captain Mehdi Taremi called it "a disaster for us," adding that the team's "goal and wish is to pursue peace and happiness".

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