Iran state media is calling for the U.S. to be kicked out of World Cup following controversy over a social media post. ABC 10News reporter Madison Weil breaks down what happened.
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Iran state media is calling for the U.S. to be kicked out of the 2022 FIFA World Cup after a controversial show of support on social media.
“The US removing it was a great show of support,” explained Bibi Kasrai, who grew up in Iran but now lives in San Diego. “The controversy is of Biblical proportions…the reason is all the unrest in Iran.”
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