An ex-team-mate of Iran footballer Amir Nasr-Azadani, who faces the death penalty for participating in nationwide protests, says his friend is a "shy person".
Sky Sports' writers unpick another action-packed day at the World Cup as England booked their place in the last 16, while Wales earned a one-way ticket home.
USA qualified for the World Cup knockout stages as Christian Pulisic netted the only goal in a 1-0 win over Iran before the Chelsea winger was taken to hospital injured.
Felix Sanchez said he would not change a thing if he were to go back in time to before the start of the World Cup as Qatar end their campaign.
Jurgen Klinsmann wants to speak to Carlos Queiroz to calm the situation after the Iran coach took exception to comments the German made about his team.
Ten-man Wales suffered heartbreak as two goals in second-half stoppage time sealed a 2-0 win for Iran to leave their World Cup knockout hopes hanging by a thread.
Rob Page admitted Wales had fallen well below the standards they set for themselves as defeat to Iran put them on the brink of World Cup elimination.
Lacklustre performance brought Gareth Southgate's side back down to earth - but Harry Maguire underlined his importance.
Iran's football team sang their national anthem at their second World Cup game vs Wales having refrained from doing so in their tournament opener.
England got their World Cup campaign in Qatar off to a flying start as Gareth Southgate’s side roared to a 6-2 victory against Iran.
England and Wales get their Group B campaigns under way against Iran and USA respectively on Day Two of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Jude Bellingham drove England to an emphatic victory over Iran as Gareth Southgate was rewarded for a rare show of boldness.
Iran's players can join in the protests sweeping their country over women's rights but must do so within the rules of the World Cup, says boss Carlos Queiroz.
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Campaigners have called on FIFA to kick Iran out of the World Cup in Qatar over its human rights violations.
Former Brighton midfielder Alireza Jahanbakhsh tells Sky Sports News Iran's Group B opponents should not underestimate them.
Iranian women were able to watch their national team in Tehran for the first time in 40 years on Thursday.
FIFA has been assured by Iranian authorities that women will be able to attend the October World Cup qualifier in Tehran, says Gianni Infantino.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has told Iran it is time to allow women into football stadiums, starting with their next home match in October.
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