Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:08am on 22 Jun 2026,Monday Sports
Iran’s national football team left a handwritten note in the SoFi Stadium locker room after a 0-0 draw with Belgium, thanking Los Angeles for its hospitality and supporters for their backing. The message said the team arrived “with pride,” competed “with honour,” and departed “with dignity,” while calling for peace, respect and friendship among nations. The note referenced the Minab school bombing through hashtags and reflected challenges faced during the tournament, including visa restrictions, cross-border travel from Tijuana and limited stays in the United States. Despite logistical difficulties, coach Amir Ghalenoei praised his players, while Iran remained in contention for a historic knockout-stage qualification after the final group match in Seattle.
