Di United States Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin don tok say im “so happy” say Iran don comot from di World Cup. Di secretary confess during a security briefing: “I’m just glad they’re done, and they’re not coming back. I might’ve sung a song or two or maybe even danced a happy dance.”
Iran bin participate for di tournament and nearly qualify for di round of 32, drawing all three group matches. Dem nearly beat Egypt for dia final game, but a marginal offside call deny dem victory. Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei bin tok say im team na di “most oppressed” for di World Cup.
On Tuesday, Iran release statement say dia treatment for di World Cup “undermined di sense of fairness.” Di team bin complain say di authorities stipulate say dem must leave immediately after each match. Mullin explain say: “That was just an agreement we had — to just go ahead and let them go. The game was over, let them get back to the hotel, their base camp where they’re at. They’re more comfortable there. That was just an agreement we worked out with FIFA before the games started.”
Mullin also claim say “almost half” of Iran non-playing delegation get direct ties to di Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). FIFA don dey contacted for comment.
Iran team leave a handwritten note addressed to di people of Mexico, wey read: “You showed us that hosting a FIFA World Cup is about far more than stadiums and tickets. True hosting is about respect, humanity, and dignity. We will never forget the kindness of the people of Tijuana. From this day forward, Mexico will always be more than a host nation to us; it will be our second home and our second team. We leave this World Cup with pride, but also with one fundamental question: Did every team truly compete under equal conditions and equal professional standards? What we experienced was a series of decisions, logistical arrangements, and circumstances that undermined the sense of fairness-an impression only reinforced by the events of the final matchday of our group.”
