Taremi calls out FIFA over Iran treatment at World Cup

Iran captain Mehdi Taremi has accused FIFA of unfair treatment, delivering a blunt verdict on how world football's governing body has handled his national team at this World Cup. "Das ist nicht fair," Taremi said, that is not fair (1). The striker's frustration follows Iran's disciplined start to Group G, where a 0–0 draw with Belgium and a 1–1 draw with Egypt have put Amir Ghalenoei's side in a strong position to reach the knockout rounds. Taremi's comments suggest the squad feels they are fighting not just opponents on the pitch, but a system that treats them differently off it.