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Football upstages politics as Iranians rally behind their team at World Cup
In opener against New Zealand in Los Angeles, Iran's Team Melli gets cheers from thousands of anti-regime supporters.
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Iran's national football team, Team Melli, has garnered significant support from thousands of Iranians at the World Cup, despite the team's performance on the field.
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