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<p>Iran's football federation on Sunday lodged a complaint to FIFA after US Soccer Federation (USSF) posted a modified Iranian flag in one of its social media posts.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to state news agency IRNA, the word “Allah” was removed from the Islamic Republic’s flag.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“In an unprofessional act, the Instagram page of the US football federation removed the Allah symbol from the Iranian flag," said the Iranian football federation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The now-deleted post showed the Group B table in which USA and Iran have been drawn together. The post carried the correct flags of all countries in the group, barring Iran whose flag's green, white and red colours were present without the emblem of the Islamic Republic.&nbsp;</p>

<p>When quizzed if it was done on purpose, US soccer media officer Michael Kammarman said it was done to show "support for the women in Iran fighting for basic human rights".&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-iran-team-in-trouble-may-face-arrest-for-not-singing-national-anthem-vs-england-536490" target="_blank"><strong>Read more; FIFA World Cup: Iran team in trouble, may face arrest for not singing national anthem vs England</strong></a></p>

<p>Meanwhile, the US players said they were not aware of any post of such nature.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We didn't know anything about the posts but we are supporters of women's rights, we always have been," said US defender Walker Zimmerman, before adding, "We're focused a lot on Tuesday and the sporting side as well but at the same time we're firm believers in women's rights and support them."</p>

<p>The death of 22-year-old Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini in September at the hands of Iran's morality police has triggered a nationwide protest. Women, students, children and even men are demanding more freedom from the Iranian authorities.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/iran-protests-continue-over-mahsa-aminis-death-over-300-protesters-killed-till-now-531712"><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Iran: Protests continue over Mahsa Amini's death; over 300 protesters killed till now</strong></a></p>

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<p>As a sign of protest, the Iranian football team in its opening match of the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Qatar did not sing the national anthem, attracting attention from across the globe.</p>

<p>However, after arrest threats were issued, the team sang the national anthem in the second match.&nbsp;</p>

<p>US and Iran are all set to lock horns on Tuesday in what is being billed as a big-ticket encounter due to the cold relations between the two countries. The controversy surrounding the flag is only expected to add to the fire.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-after-arrest-threat-iran-players-sing-national-anthem-during-wales-clash-537432" target="_blank"><strong>Read more: FIFA World Cup 2022: After arrest threat, Iran players sing national anthem during Wales clash</strong></a></p>

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Iran's football federation on Sunday lodged a complaint to FIFA after US Soccer Federation (USSF) posted a modified Iranian flag in one of its social media posts.

Iran's football federation on Sunday lodged a complaint to FIFA after US Soccer Federation (USSF) posted a modified Iranian flag in one of its social media posts. According to state news agency IRNA, the word “Allah” was removed from the Islamic Republic’s flag. “In an unprofessional act, the Instagram page of the US football federation removed the Allah symbol from the Iranian flag," said the Iranian football federation. The now-deleted post showed the Group B table in which USA and Iran have been drawn together. The post carried the correct flags of all countries in the group, barring Iran whose flag's green, white and red colours were present without the emblem of the Islamic Republic. When quizzed if it was done on purpose, US soccer media officer Michael Kammarman said it was done to show "support for the women in Iran fighting for basic human rights". Read more; FIFA World Cup: Iran team in trouble, may face arrest for not singing national anthem vs England Meanwhile, the US players said they were not aware of any post of such nature. "We didn't know anything about the posts but we are supporters of women's rights, we always have been," said US defender Walker Zimmerman, before adding, "We're focused a lot on Tuesday and the sporting side as well but at the same time we're firm believers in women's rights and support them." The death of 22-year-old Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini in September at the hands of Iran's morality police has triggered a nationwide protest. Women, students, children and even men are demanding more freedom from the Iranian authorities. WATCH | Iran: Protests continue over Mahsa Amini's death; over 300 protesters killed till now × As a sign of protest, the Iranian football team in its opening match of the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Qatar did not sing the national anthem, attracting attention from across the globe. However, after arrest threats were issued, the team sang the national anthem in the second match. US and Iran are all set to lock horns on Tuesday in what is being billed as a big-ticket encounter due to the cold relations between the two countries. The controversy surrounding the flag is only expected to add to the fire. Read more: FIFA World Cup 2022: After arrest threat, Iran players sing national anthem during Wales clash (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Iran fumes after US soccer body modifies Iranian flag to show support for protesters

<p>The United States women's soccer team down England's women soccer team 2-0 to begin the SheBelieves Cup in style on Thursday.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/us-mens-team-slams-us-soccer-backs-equal-pay-for-women-players-280513">United States men's team slams US soccer, backs 'equal pay' for women national team</a></p>

<p>Christen Press and Carli Lloyd's second-half goal sealed the victory for the United States. The goals were struck within three minutes of each other.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">100 caps for <a href="https://twitter.com/julieertz?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JulieErtz</a> ✅<br />
2-0 win vs. England ✅<br />
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It was a good night for the <a href="https://twitter.com/USWNT?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@USWNT</a>! <a href="https://t.co/2V3ECOIOIb">pic.twitter.com/2V3ECOIOIb</a></p>
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<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/us-womens-team-fights-back-against-governing-bodys-pay-claims-254494">US women's team fights back against governing body's pay claims</a></p>

<p>The reigning world champions continue their win-streak and take the toll to 29 games, whereas, England fail to avenge their semifinal loss in the World Cup against the US team at Lyon.</p>

<p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/it-was-much-appreciated-says-megan-rapinoe-after-men-show-solidarity-for-equal-pay-284357">'It was much appreciated', says Megan Rapinoe after men show solidarity for equal pay</a></p>

<p>The victory got sweeter for the American women's soccer team as they did not start the match with their star striker Megan Rapinoe. Coach Vlatko Andonovski could afford to leave the striker until she was introduced in the 62nd minute.</p>

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<p>English team's manager Phil Neville is worried as the team has won just two of their seven fixtures. The four-nation round-robin tournament champions will gear-up for their next clash against Japan.</p>

<p>The English side had few encouraging moments in the match but their poor defending cost them the match.</p>

<p>US's women soccer team is going through a dispute with the US soccer federation for 'equal pay'. Team's star striker and Ballon d'Or winner Megan Rapinoe praised the men's team (US) for supporting their cause.</p>


The United States women's soccer team down England's women soccer team 2-0 to begin the SheBelieves Cup in style on Thursday. Also read: United States men's team slams US soccer, backs 'equal pay' for women national team Christen Press and Carli Lloyd's second-half goal sealed the victory for the United States.

The United States women's soccer team down England's women soccer team 2-0 to begin the SheBelieves Cup in style on Thursday. Also read: United States men's team slams US soccer, backs 'equal pay' for women national team Christen Press and Carli Lloyd's second-half goal sealed the victory for the United States. The goals were struck within three minutes of each other. 100 caps for @JulieErtz ✅ 2-0 win vs. England ✅ It was a good night for the @USWNT! pic.twitter.com/2V3ECOIOIb — espnW (@espnW) March 6, 2020 × Also read: US women's team fights back against governing body's pay claims The reigning world champions continue their win-streak and take the toll to 29 games, whereas, England fail to avenge their semifinal loss in the World Cup against the US team at Lyon. Also read: 'It was much appreciated', says Megan Rapinoe after men show solidarity for equal pay The victory got sweeter for the American women's soccer team as they did not start the match with their star striker Megan Rapinoe. Coach Vlatko Andonovski could afford to leave the striker until she was introduced in the 62nd minute. That #USAvESP game on Sunday is going to be 🔥. pic.twitter.com/hVS3z2ooc0 — U.S. Soccer WNT (@USWNT) March 6, 2020 × English team's manager Phil Neville is worried as the team has won just two of their seven fixtures. The four-nation round-robin tournament champions will gear-up for their next clash against Japan. The English side had few encouraging moments in the match but their poor defending cost them the match. US's women soccer team is going through a dispute with the US soccer federation for 'equal pay'. Team's star striker and Ballon d'Or winner Megan Rapinoe praised the men's team (US) for supporting their cause.

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Iran fumes after US soccer body modifies Iranian flag to show support for protesters

Team USA begin their SheBelieve Cup in style after beating England