Iran’s World Cup opener against New Zealand turned into a political flashpoint as sections of the crowd booed the Iranian national anthem in Los Angeles. Anti-regime protesters waved pre-revolution Iranian flags and staged demonstrations outside the stadium, while Iranian star Ramin Rezaeian responded sharply when questioned about the controversy after the match. Despite the tense atmosphere, Iran impressed on the field in a thrilling 2-2 draw, with Rezaeian scoring and assisting. The match highlighted deep divisions within the Iranian diaspora as politics and football collided on the global stage.
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