4 minutes agoIran's player faces a problem in the United States that you would not believe
Periskopi(2 hours ago)
(2 hours ago)Iran has suffered a major blow as one of its players has expired with visas just hours after the first match at the World Cup.
After a chaotic preparation period, with many complications in visa applications and with a forced shift to the main camp in Tijuana, Mexico, Iran launched its campaign with a 2-2 draw against New Zealand at the <x0 stadium. Sofi” in Inglewood, California.
The team returned immediately after the match to prepare for the next meeting, which will also take place at the “stadium. SoFi” against Belgium on June 21st.
However, they have been shocked after one of the team's stars learned that his visa had expired.
By “AFP”, citing state news agency “IRNA”, the Mehdi Torabi side had only one visa with a single entry, not multiple access visa.
Although a large number of staff members and officials were denied visa applications, all the participating players managed to equip themselves with visas.
By “IRNA”, the Iranian Football Federation “has taken steps to secure a new visa for Torab, so that he can accompany the national to the next” matches.
Captain Mehdi Taremi also reportedly faced difficulties at the “airport. LAX”, while Iran was preparing to board its flight back to Tijuana.
The three matches of Iran's group take place in the United States, with the last confrontation to be played against Egypt in Seattle.
