Iran’s men’s national team coach Amir Ghalenoei says U.S. authorities have informed him that travel restrictions affecting the team will be eased in time for Iran’s next World Cup group match. Both outlets report that Ghalenoei was told the remaining limitations would be lifted or reduced ahead of the team’s third group-stage game, improving the team’s ability to travel or move as planned for the match.
Ghalenoei also criticizes how the team has been treated during the tournament so far. He argues that it would have been “justice” for Iran to have received similar flexibility during the first two group matches, implying the restrictions were more restrictive earlier in the competition.
While the reports focus on the coach’s statements, they agree on the central points: U.S. authorities communicate changes to the restrictions; the coach expects improved conditions for Iran’s upcoming group fixture; and he publicly contrasts the current and earlier restrictions the team faced.
