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Iranian man, 27, shot dead for celebrating team’s World Cup exit

Mehran Samak was killed by security forces after honking car horn in celebration of Iran’s defeat to US, human rights groups say

The Guardian - UK

Leila Rahimi discusses protests in Iran during emotional segment on The Score

The “Bernstein & Holmes” show took an emotional turn Wednesday when co-host Leila Rahimi discussed the Iranian national soccer team in the context of the unrest in the country.

Chicago Sun-Times

Rare white bald eagle spotted ‘just in time for World Cup win’

A rare white bald eagle was spotted in Oklahoma “just in time for that World Cup win” by the U.S. soccer team over Iran, the state proudly announced.

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Men’s World Cup win over Iran means bigger payday for U.S. women’s team

he U.S. women’s team will make at least three times more from the men’s World Cup than they received for winning the 2019 women’s tournament.

Chicago Sun-Times

US football player lauded for hugging heartbroken Iranian opponent

‘Iran’s regime has tried hard to brainwash its people against the US, but most Americans who’ve been to Iran will tell you it’s among the friendliest places’

The Independent UK

Iran Attempted To Use the World Cup To Stoke Nationalist Pride

And their team wanted nothing to do with politics.

Reason

Chelsea and Graham Potter will love USA star's Christian Pulisic verdict amid goal vs Iran

Christian Pulisic scored the USA's winning goal against Iran as they qualified for the last 16 of the World Cup

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Earthquake of Magnitude 5.6 Strikes Southern Iran; Felt in UAE

An Earthquake of magnitude 5.6 struck southern Iran on Wednesday and was felt in the United Arab Emirates, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. Iranian state TV reported that rescue teams were dispatched to the quake-hit area and added there were no casualties. The quake was at a depth of…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Some in Iran celebrate U.S. victory at World Cup

Cheering fans hit the streets in Iran’s Kurdish-majority province of Kurdistan and fireworks lit the skies over the Bukan area of West Azerbaijan province to celebrate the Iranian team’s 1-0 loss.

Chicago Sun-Times

World Cup: Who do USA play next after qualifying for last 16 in Qatar?

The United States emerged from Group B after victory over Iran thanks to Christian Pulisic’s goal

The Independent UK

USA v Iran was a referendum on Gregg Berhalter’s leadership. He won

The US team are through to the last-16, while enacting their coach’s grand vision: youth, energy and a high-pressing possession-based style

The Guardian - US

Prime ministers Jacinda Ardern and Sanna Marin deny meeting because they’re ‘both women of a similar age’

The two world leaders rejected the claim

Evening Standard

Wales need evolution on the pitch despite World Cup successes off it

Qatar 2022 was always about more than football for Wales, but that can’t mask need to react to a short and dismal campaign

The Guardian - UK

Danny Murphy praises 'tireless' Leeds United star Tyler Adams after USMNT defeat Iran

The USMNT progressed to the Round of 16 with a 1-0 win over Iran on Tuesday.

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The Guardian - US

USA’s Antonee Robinson wins praise for comforting Iran players at World Cup

Much was made of the geopolitics surrounding USA’s World Cup match with Iran, but any animosity between the two countries was not reflected on the pitch

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iran Sentences 4 People to Death for ‘Cooperating’ with Israeli Intelligence

Four people were sentenced to death on Wednesday by Iran's judiciary for allegedly cooperating with the Israeli intelligence service and committing kidnappings, the semi-official Mehr news agency reported. Tehran has long accused arch-enemy Israel of carrying out covert operations on its soil. It has lately accused Israeli and Western intelligence…

Football London

Christian Pulisic sends positive message amid injury diagnosis and return date after USA victory

The Chelsea and USA forward was taken to hospital after picking up an injury as he scored the winning goal against Iran on Tuesday to secure his country's place in the last-16 of the World Cup and a game against the Netherlands

France 24

Iraqi Kurdistan under attack as Iran targets Kurdish opposition groups

For decades, Iranian Kurdish opposition groups have sought refuge in neighbouring Iraq. But in recent weeks, they have been targeted by dozens of missile and drone attacks launched by Tehran. Authorities there accuse them of supporting anti-government protests that have swept across Iran since the death in police custody of…

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The Independent UK

What will happen to the Iran World Cup team now?

Even before the World Cup, male athletes had been joining in the protests. But now they’ve done so at the foremost global tournament, and Iranian fans say they are worried for ‘Team Melli’ and what they might face on their return. Ari Honarvar reports

Reuters

Iran sentences four people to death for "cooperating with Israeli intelligence" - Mehr

Four people were sentenced to death on Wednesday by Iran's judiciary for allegedly cooperating with Israel's intelligence organisation and committing kidnappings, the semi-official Mehr news agency reported.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Oath Keepers founder guilty of seditious conspiracy

Trial was biggest test yet for authorities after attack that shook foundations of democracy. Plus, Senate votes to protect same-sex marriages

Liverpool Echo

Ex-Everton defender Antonee Robinson shows true colours with gesture after USA win over Iran

Ex-Everton defender Antonee Robinson consoled Iran players after the USA qualified for the last 16 of the World Cup

The Independent UK

Football-loving Iranians celebrate as ‘regime’ team goes out of World Cup

Iranians pour onto streets to gloat over national team’s loss in World Cup match against USA

Daily Mirror

Christian Pulisic gives injury update to leave Virgil van Dijk fearing "lazy" remark

Christian Pulisic scored the winner against Iran to send United States into the World Cup last 16 in Qatar and set up a huge clash against Virgil van Dijk's Netherlands

Tribune News Service

Mac Engel: U.S. win over Iran is nice. But don’t celebrate until you’ve won the World Cup itself

FORT WORTH, Texas — The late Lamar Hunt may not have believed what has happened to a sport he loved more than football.

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