Political tension has undermined World Cup joy, says Iran striker
Iran's striker Mehdi Taremi said the country's political predicament "undermines the joy of the World Cup".
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Keir Starmer set to announce under-16s social media ban – UK politics live
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Russian attack sets fire to religious site in Kyiv, kills 5 in Kharkiv
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Britain ‘faces deindustrialisation’ without relief from high energy prices, survey warns
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Gyokeres & Isak score as Sweden put five past Tunisia
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US-Iran deal eases uncertainty over the war - but there is much still to play out
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Fashion goals: Socceroos trade kit bags for it-bags as they level up off-field style
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Sweden beat Tunisia 5-1 in strong start to World Cup
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Macron frames Évian G7 agenda in hope Trump will stay for whole summit
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Russian strikes kill nine in Ukraine and damage historic cathedral, officials say
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