2022 World Cup: Iran players under no pressure after refusing to sing anthem, says striker Taremi
Al RAYYAN, Qatar – Iran striker Mehdi Taremi said the national team was under no pressure after the players refused to sing the national anthem in their first match at the World Cup against England.
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The Iranian team’s decision not to sing the anthem on Monday in an apparent show of support for protesters back home made headlines around the world. I Hope You Got Info
The players stood in silence as the anthem played at the Khalifa International Stadium as their fans shouted and made thumbs-down gestures.
We are not under pressure. In a football tournament, football journalists must be respected and everything that has nothing to do with football must be left aside.
We’re excited to face Wales who are back after a 64-year absence. The Red Wall (Wales fans) create a great atmosphere. The match against England was the best training to face Wales,” Queiroz said Let See The Result !