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Iran leave note in dressing room thanking LA
Key takeaways
- The message, which was left after Iran played both of their first two World Cup games in Los Angeles, added that the team will leave the city "with dignity."
- The news comes three days after Iran's football federation said it was planning to lodge a complaint with FIFA amidst a dispute over the team's travel arrangements for the Belgium match.
- Brown / AFP via Getty Images)"From the ancient Persia of thousands of years ago to the civilised Iran of today, the spirit of Iran remains alive and steadfast," the note read.
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The message, which was left after Iran played both of their first two World Cup games in Los Angeles, added that the team will leave the city "with dignity."
The news comes three days after Iran's football federation said it was planning to lodge a complaint with FIFA amidst a dispute over the team's travel arrangements for the Belgium match.
Iran drew 0-0 with Belgium on Sunday. (Photo by Frederic J. Brown / AFP via Getty Images)"From the ancient Persia of thousands of years ago to the civilised Iran of today, the spirit of Iran remains alive and steadfast," the note read.
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