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‘I know what you’ve been through’: FIFA president visits Iran team

Low Severity Asia Iran
Date Occurred Jun 16, 2026 18:46 UTC
Event Type General News
Source Al Jazeera
Recorded Jun 16, 2026
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino praised Iran’s players during a World Cup dressing room visit after the team’s 2-2 draw.

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  • ID #9052
  • Type General News
  • Region Asia
  • Severity Low
  • Indexed Jun 16, 2026
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