Iran coach calls team most oppressed at World Cup after U.S. exit

Iran have hit out at their treatment in the United States, with their coach saying his team are the “most oppressed” at the World Cup. The team’s build-up to the finals has been profoundly impacted by the conflict between Iran and the United States, with the squad forced to move their training camp to Mexico.

Head coach Amir Ghalenoei says his Iran side are the "most oppressed in the World Cup" after having last-minute travel restrictions imposed on them.

Head coach Amir Ghalenoei says his Iran side are the "most oppressed in the World Cup" after having last-minute travel restrictions imposed on them.

Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei called his team perhaps the "most repressed team in the whole World Cup," after he said they have been forced to leave Los Angeles and return to their base camp in Tijuana, Mexico, immediately following their opening match.

The head coach of Iran's national soccer team met twice with reporters at LA Stadium, before and after a 2-2 World Cup draw with New Zealand. And both times, he complained about the constantly changing schedule affecting his team. At least he's consistent.

Coach Amir Ghalenoei said Iran is the "most oppressed team in the World Cup" after his players were suddenly informed they must travel back to Mexico immediately after their opening game ended in Los Angeles late Monday."That's why I think we are the most oppressed team in the World Cup," he said.

Iran have hit out at their treatment in the United States, with their head coach Amir Ghalenoei saying his team are the "most oppressed" at the World Cup.