Iran Fires Off FIFA Complaint Over Travel Restrictions

Team Melli has officially lodged a formal complaint with FIFA over what they deem 'restrictions imposed by the organisers' during the World Cup. The Iranian football federation expressed deep dissatisfaction with logistical hurdles that forced the squad to fly to their base in Tijuana, Mexico immediately after their Group G opener against New Zealand, rather than staying in Los Angeles for recovery. Head coach Amir Ghalenoei labeled his side the 'most oppressed' team at the tournament, while cap...