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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Lawrence Ostlere

Trump’s Iran peace deal overshadowed by boos for anthem at World Cup

Iran World Cup
  • Iran's national anthem was booed by some spectators at SoFI Stadium in Los Angeles during their World Cup match against New Zealand.
  • The game occurred hours after President Donald Trump announced a preliminary US-Iran peace deal to end America's war with Iran.
  • Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the stadium, demonstrating against the Iranian regime and its crackdown on pro-democracy activists.
  • Iran's participation in the tournament has been controversial, set against the backdrop of a war and internal protests in Iran.
  • FIFA upheld a ban on the pre-revolutionary Iranian flag, citing rules against political, offensive, or discriminatory symbols.

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Iran national anthem booed at World Cup before New Zealand game

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