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Judge upholds FIFA's ban on Iran's old flag at World Cup games after emergency hearing in Los Angeles

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after New Zealand draw ESPNJudge upholds FIFA's ban on Iran's old flag at World Cup games after emergency hearing in Los Angeles Fox NewsIran coach says team ordered out of U.S.

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Iran's World Cup soccer team was ordered to leave the U.S.

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immediately after its opening match, says coach Amir Ghalenoei, disrupting recovery plans.

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The match ended in a 2-2 draw.

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CBS News' Nicole Valdes reports from Inglewood, California.

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then gained 8M followers - ESPN.

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then gained 8M followers ESPNRed cards, a ref denies making a 'white power' gesture and empty seats: World Cup controversies mark wild 1st week YahooThe $1m World Cup fail that proves this game makes fools of us all: Day five recap - The Athletic

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Spain Spoil a $1 Million Bet Bloomberg.comCape Verde World Cup celebrations in Brockton lead to arrests after bottles thrown at officers, police say CBS News

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B: then gained 8M followers ESPNRed cards, a ref denies making a 'white power' gesture and empty seats: World Cup controversies mark wild 1st week YahooThe $1m World Cup fail that proves this game makes fools of us all: Day five recap - The Athletic

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**Summary:** A judge upheld FIFA's ban on Iran using its old flag at World Cup games, ruling that the free speech argument did not override stadium safety and protocol concerns. **Why It Matters:** This decision highlights tensions between national pride and international regulations, particularly in a global sporting event. The ban could affect how Iran

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