Iran beat Wales 2-0 yesterday to win Qatar's first World Cup victory.

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[Sports Center/Comprehensive Report] Iran defeated Wales 2-0 yesterday and won Qatar’s first World Cup victory. It was hotly discussed, and the foreign media also disclosed key inside information.

The current domestic situation in Iran is turbulent, and the government is suppressing protesters. Therefore, the Iranian team refused to sing the national anthem in the first match of this World Cup to express their support for the domestic protesters. Singing the national anthem together sparked outside discussions.

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The foreign media "The Sun" pointed out that this is because the players have received warnings from the government. If they continue to protest, no matter what results they achieve, "they may be imprisoned or face the death penalty after returning to China." The New York Times also bluntly stated: " Seems to be giving in to the pressure."

It is worth mentioning that the "Sun" pointed out that the Iranian government's death warning is not just talk. In the past, there have been cases of athletes who were executed for speaking and deeding against the regime. "At least 6 people were killed because of this."

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