Iran to lodge FIFA complaint over World Cup travel restrictions
June 19 : Iran plans to lodge a complaint with football's world governing body FIFA over travel restrictions its team is facing in the U.S. at the World Cup.
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Iran to lodge complaint with FIFA over World Cup restrictions
TIJUANA: The Iranian football federation said Thursday it will lodge a complaint with FIFA claiming its team is being subjected to travel restrictions during the World Cup in North America. Iran wanted to fly from their base camp in Tijuana, Mexico, to the United States two days before their next match, against Belgium in Los Angeles on Sunday. But a spokesman for the Iranian federation said its request was turned down. “Despite having submitted its preparation schedule for the tournament well in advance, Iran’s national football team has once again encountered restrictions imposed by the organizers, affecting the implementation of its technical staff’s plans,” the spokesman said. “Given that the game will be played at 12:00 p.m.
Strugglers no more: Morocco fans brimming with pride at being part of World Cup elite
BOSTON, June 18 : For Morocco fans gathering in Boston on Thursday ahead of their team's next World Cup match, the days of the Atlas Lions being African strugglers are never coming back.
Euphoria? No euphoria, but Morocco aiming for the final
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After draw vs. Brazil, Morocco face Scotland as favorites
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South Africa coach praises team’s fightback against Czech Republic
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Heavyweights stumble as World Cup underdogs close the gap in opening games
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Cape Verde draw a wake-up call for Spain, says Cucurella
June 18 : Spain's shock 0-0 draw with Cape Verde in their World Cup opener was a wake-up call, defender Marc Cucurella said on Thursday, with the team preparing for a similar match against Saudi Arabia this weekend.