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Iran’s national football team left a message in its locker room at SoFi Stadium, thanking<\/a><\/span> Los Angeles for its hospitality during the World Cup.<\/p>\n

The players said they were leaving the city with honor after keeping their hopes of reaching the knockout stage alive with a 0-0 draw against Belgium.<\/p>\n

In the handwritten note, published by the Iran Football Federation, the team wrote:<\/p>\n

“From the ancient land of Persia thousands of years ago to the civilized Iran of today, the spirit of Iran remains alive and unshaken. Los Angeles, thank you for your hospitality. We arrived in Los Angeles with pride, competed with honor and leave with dignity.”<\/p>\n

The note also thanked Iranian supporters who gave their “hearts, voices and souls” to the team throughout its two matches and concluded with a call for peace, respect and friendship among all nations.<\/p>\n

Los Angeles hosted both of Iran’s Group G matches, while the team returned to its training base in Tijuana between games.<\/p>\n

Iran has been based in Tijuana throughout the tournament and has had to travel back and forth to the United States for matches because of restrictions related to its stay in the country. Entry bans were also imposed on some members of the national team’s coaching staff and officials.<\/p>\n

US authorities said the team’s travel arrangements remain under review, while discussions continue over the possible easing of some restrictions.<\/p>\n

Iran head coach Emir Ghalenoei has repeatedly criticized the travel restrictions, saying his squad has faced challenges that no other team in the tournament has been required to endure.<\/p>\n

After drawing 2-2 with New Zealand in its opening match at SoFi Stadium, Iran will play its final Group G match against Egypt in Seattle.<\/p>\n

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