Watch: US Footballer Hugs Heartbroken Iranian Player, Earns Praises

Iran’s FIFA World Cup journey ended after United States defeated the crew 1-Zero in Wednesday’s match. But a gesture proven by an American participant is profitable hearts on-line. Shortly after booting Iran out of the World Cup, a clip on Twitter confirmed Team USA soccer participant Antonee Robinson hugging Iranian opponent Ramin Rezian. The US victory despatched Iran out of the World Cup and ensured the Islamic republic’s arch enemy a spot within the knockout section of the match in Qatar.

Rezian is seen crying after his crew’s stunning defeat and hugs Robinson tightly as remainder of the crew strikes round within the floor.

US participant Antonee Robinson & Iranian participant Ramin Rezaian emotional hug after their World Cup sport 🥹🇮🇷#TeamMelli    #WorldCup2022#QatarWorldCup2022#IslamicRepublicofIranpic.twitter.com/9PmY0q5J86

— Mahdi Rizvi (@MehdiRizvi123) November 30, 2022

The emotional hug was celebrated by many Twitter customers.

“Back in the Shah days, I worked with a lot of Iranians who were in college in Boston (as I was) and they were the best and nicest colleagues en masse that I’ve ever had. A shame what religion has done to both our countries,” one Twitter person stated.

“The best of humanity on display: after USA defeated Iran in the World Cup, the players shared an emotional moment, showing how sportsmanship can transcend geopolitics,” one other one stated.

Meanwhile, folks in Iran celebrated their team’s defeat to the US within the FIFA World Cup. In the hometown of 22-year-old Kurdish girl Mahsa Amini, whose dying in September triggered widespread protests in Iran, protesters let off fireworks.

A video shared on Twitter by Kurdish activist Kaveh Ghoreishi confirmed a neighbourhood at evening in Sanandaj metropolis with sounds of cheering and horns blaring after the United States scored what was the one purpose of the match.

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