Maxi Araujo denies Saudi Arabia as Uruguay held in World Cup opener
Maxi Araujo rescued a point for Uruguay to deny Saudi Arabia another famous World Cup win as the sides drew 1-1 in Miami.
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Iran coach says squad ordered out of US after World Cup opener, says team is ‘most oppressed’ this tournament
LOS ANGELES: 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. The coach of Iran’s World Cup team said it was ordered to leave the US and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged tournament by playing to a 2-2 draw with New Zealand on Monday night. Coach Amir Ghalenoei didn’t say who ordered the Iranians to leave earlier than planned. The team had expected to spend the night in California to maximize the normal recovery process after its opening game, only to be told after the match that everyone must immediately get on a plane for the 140-mile trip back to Tijuana. “They didn’t even give us time to recover,” Ghalenoei said through an interpreter.
'Repressed' Iran forced to leave U.S. after New Zealand draw - ESPN
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — 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.
Iran draw with New Zealand in opener after tense buildup - ESPN
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Iran opened its politically charged World Cup with a 2-2 draw against New Zealand on Monday night, overcoming two deficits and getting the tying goal from Mohammad Mohebbi in the 64th minute.
Austria coach Rangnick wary of Jordan at World Cup of surprises
SANTA CLARA, California, June 15 : Austria coach Ralf Rangnick is wary that his team could become the latest European nation to be thwarted by sides from the Asian confederation at the World Cup if they fail to bring their best against debutants Jordan on Tuesday.
Iran draw 2-2 with New Zealand in politically charged World Cup clash in LA
INGLEWOOD, California, June 15 : Iran twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with New Zealand in an exciting World Cup clash at Los Angeles Stadium on Monday, as protests against Tehran's government and a tentative agreement to end the U.S.-Iran war formed a charged backdrop to the match.
Saudi coach Donis laments lack of time with squad after Uruguay fightback
MIAMI, June 15 : Saudi Arabia coach Georgios Donis said he had not been in charge long enough to ensure the squad have the tactical flexibility needed to deal with an experienced Uruguay side after their 1-1 draw with the South Americans at the World Cup on Monday.
World Cup fuels popularity of soccer in hockey-mad Canada
VANCOUVER, June 15 : Ice hockey may still define Canada's sporting identity, but soccer is gaining in popularity due to its simplicity and accessibility, and co-hosting the World Cup will be another huge boost for the sport, Canada defender Joel Waterman said on Monday.