Hajsafi says hopes conditions change for Iran's people
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- Reuters
- Published Date: 07:02 | 20 November 2022
- Modified Date: 07:02 | 20 November 2022
Iran defender Ehsan Hajsafi on Sunday voiced his concern about a political crisis in Iran on the eve of his country's opening World Cup match against England, and said he hoped his team could be a voice for the people.
"We have to accept the conditions in our country are not right and our people are not happy," he told a news conference.
"We are here but it does not mean we should not be their voice...I hope conditions change as to expectations of the people."
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