Iran leave note of thanks in LA locker room after draw with Belgium

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• INGLEWOOD, California June 21 : Iran left a message in their SoFi Stadium locker room on Sunday thanking Los Angeles for its hospitality during the World Cup and saying they are leaving with dignity after a 0-0 draw with Belgium kept alive their hopes of reaching the knockout stages.

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• Iran, who drew 2-2 with New Zealand in their opener at SoFi Stadium, play their final group match against Egypt in Seattle.

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• Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei has repeatedly criticised the travel restrictions imposed on his side, saying the team has faced challenges no other ⁠side has had to endure.

  according to Hindustan Times - World News +2

• "We came to Los Angeles with pride, competed with honor, and leave with dignity." The note also thanked Iranian supporters who gave their "heart, voice and soul" for the team during the two matches and ended with a call for peace, respect and friendship among all nations.

  according to Hindustan Times - World News +2

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  according to India Today

• Even though Iran played against 10 men for the final 30 minutes of the match, they still had just 32% of the possession, were outshot 7-3 in shots on target, and out-passed 608-269.

  according to The Daily Observer (BD)

• An earlier chance required a diving stop by Thibaut Courtois (three saves) in the 14th minute.

  according to The Daily Observer (BD)

• "He had the right concentration, and he gave us one very valuable point." Iran also enjoyed strong backing from their supporters, who made their voices heard among the crowd of 70,317 at SoFi Stadium as the team secured a result that keeps their hopes of reaching the last 32 alive.

  according to India Today

• Ehsan Hajisafi shaped to shoot from 25 yards but instead played a pass to Mehdi Taremi, who created a gap between the wall and a defender and rolled the ball past Courtois.

  according to The National (UAE)

• Both teams can still qualify for the Round of 32 when they play their final Group G games.

  according to The National (UAE)

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• He also had six saves in Iran's opening 2-2 draw with New Zealand.

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