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Land of the free kick: For Iran, it's 90mins of football and six hours of border crossing
Iran's football team drew 2-2 with New Zealand in Los Angeles amidst significant logistical challenges and political undertones. Players faced immediate travel to Mexico post-match, with coach Ghalenoei criticizing the lack of recovery time. The tournament has seen multiple teams complain about stringent security and restrictive measures, impacting the athlete experience.
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