Iran criticises World Cup organisers over travel restrictions (opens in new tab)

Iran criticises World Cup organisers over travel restrictions Iranian football federation secretary-general Hedayat Mombeyni has criticised World Cup organisers after Iran's request to enter the United States two days before its match against Belgium was reportedly rejected. Iran, which is based in Mexico during the tournament, had sought an earlier arrival in Los Angeles ahead of Sunday's midday kick-off but said the request was turned down. "This is a major international tournament. This so...