Next up for close scrutiny. The Iranians who with their revolution at home are in a tricky spot.
Reports are the majority of Iranians want them to lose as they feel the team represents the Islamophobia regime.
All eyes on the national anthem tomorrow.
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As a byproduct Carlos Queiroz’s team have been placed in the unenviable position of being required to represent the Islamic republic while being under intense pressure to support millions of protesting compatriots. “The situation in Iran is very difficult,” said Hajsafi, who is aware human rights groups have called for Iran’s expulsion from the World Cup.
Tellingly, before taking questions he opened by offering support for those who had lost loved ones during the recent turmoil. “I would like to express my condolences to all the bereaved families,” he said. “They should know we are with them, we support them and we sympathise with them.”
A key moment will arrive shortly before kick-off when members of a squad thought to be still slightly divided as to how to respond must take individual decisions as to whether to sing a national anthem, all about glorifying the 1979 revolution.
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