FIFA World Cup: Iran's Participation Sparks Protests in Los Angeles as Activists Demand Team Ban From Tournament

FIFA World Cup: Irans participation sparks protests in Los Angeles as activists demand team ban from tournament - The Tribune

Demonstrators gathered outside Los Angeles City Hall on Wednesday, arguing that Iran's participation in the World Cup provides the government in Tehran with an opportunity to improve its international image despite its record on human rights.

FIFA World Cup: Iran's participation sparks protests in Los Angeles as activists demand team ban from tournament

Demonstrators gathered outside Los Angeles City Hall on Wednesday, arguing that Iran's participation in the World Cup provides the government in Tehran with an opportunity to improve its international image despite its record on human rights.

Protesters in US call on FIFA to kick Iran out of World Cup

Instead of pride, many Iranian-Americans feel shame about the Iran team's participation in the World Cup and are demanding that FIFA boots the country out of the competition, protesters said in Los Angeles on Wednesday.