Iranian security forces have shot dead a man who was celebrating the country’s exit from the FIFA World Cup, according to a prominent rights group.
Iran Human Rights, which is based in Norway and documents abuses of human rights in Iran, says 27-year-old MehranSamak was executed in Bandar Anzali when celebrating the team’s 1-0 loss to the United States.
The non-profit has also shared video purporting to show an unhappy crowd outside a medical office which has been refusing to release Samak’s body.
Iran’s participation at the FIFA World Cup was contentious because of widespread anti-Government protests which have gripped the country for more than two months.
The team did not sing the national anthem before their opening match versus England, which was widely viewed as a sign of support for the protests.
The anthem was also booed by Iranian fans in the stands.
Iran’s players did sing the anthem before matches versus Wales and the US, but the boos remained.
The protests were sparked by the death of 22-year-old MahsaAmini shortly after she was arrested by the so-called morality police for allegedly violating Iran’s strict dress code for women.
Witnesses report that Amini was beaten and the police have widely been blamed for her death, sparking protests which have grown into the largest show of anti-Government sentiment seen in decades.
Iran shirts bearing Amini’s name and flags with the rallying cry “Women, Life, Freedom” were taken into World Cup venues by some Iranians, but Qatari security officials confiscated them.
Iranians at the World Cup have complained of harassment at the hands of Qatari security officials and Iranian Government operatives working abroad.-insidethegames
Coach Tata Martino quits Mexico job
After tying Poland on points, but falling short of second place on goal difference, the Mexican Football Federation announced that first team boss Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino has left his role.
At the 2022 World Cup, Mexico had a record of 1-1-1 – opening with a draw against Poland, followed by a loss to Argentina then a win over Saudi Arabia.
That result meant Mexico’s streak of making it into the knockout stages ended at nine tournaments. The last time they failed to make it out of the group stage was 1978.
A 2-1 win was not enough for Martino’s men, who looked to struggle at times against both Poland and Argentina.
We outplayed the opponent and created more chances and we could have scored as many goals as needed,’ Martino said, reflecting on the match against Saudi Arabia.
‘That is why we went for the third goal and we added two center-forwards together. We knew that Poland had fewer yellows and we were going out, so it was necessary in that moment.
The Argentina-born Martino was hired by the FMF to take the top job with their men’s team back in 2019.
Before then, he had experience as a national team manager taking Paraguay and Argentina to the finals of the Copa America in 2011 and in 2015 and 2016 respectively. He also had experience coaching club football at Newell’s Old Boys and Barcelona.
While in charge of Mexico, Martino won the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup over the United States by a scoreline of 1-0.
With the termination of the deal, Martino’s record with Mexico stands at 42-12-12. It was expected he would depart following the World Cup.-DailyMail
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