Iran soccer team expresses gratitude and calls for peace in LA

Iran's men's soccer team left a note in their locker room in Los Angeles, expressing gratitude for the hospitality and calling for peace among nations. The message followed a scoreless draw against Belgium in their World Cup match. This summer, amid the ongoing conflict involving Iran, players noted the tragic bombing of a school in Minab, highlighting the challenges faced by the team. They also faced significant travel restrictions, limiting their entourage and switching their base camp to Mexico. Iran's next match in the group stage is against Egypt, with the team currently seeking their first victory in the tournament.

• 4:16 PMYahoo Sports — Iran thanks host Los Angeles, calls for peace in World Cup note