The coach of the Iranian national team spoke about the US requirement for the team to leave after the match

The US authorities demanded that the Iranian national team players leave the country immediately after the end of the match with the Egyptian team. This was announced on June 27 by the head coach of the Iranian national team, Amir Galenoi.

The specialist spoke about the harsh conditions of the host country at a press conference. According to the coach, this is the third time the team has faced such restrictions.

"When you have played a match, the body needs to be restored. The need to fly three hours immediately after the match postpones recovery," he said, answering a question from the RIA Novosti news agency.

Galenoi noted that such requirements become additional stress for athletes. The coach called the behavior of the American authorities terrible, stressing that the current military operations also affect the players.

"I hope the world sees it. These approaches are hurting us. But we are showing good results and we are proud of the team," added Galenoi.

Despite the external pressure and strict rules of the host country, the coach expressed satisfaction with the quality of his players' game.

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