Iran team downplays protests: We aren't political (opens original article in a new tab)

Iran's national team downplays political involvement, focusing on unity and football during the World Cup amid expected protests from the Iranian diaspora in Los Angeles.

• Iran's coach and player state they are not political and focus on football
• They emphasize unity and representing all Iranians during the World Cup
• Protests by Iranian diaspora in Los Angeles are expected ahead of their match