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Iran football team leaves note of gratitude and peace following Sunday's match
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk Kelly Broderick , as published by KXXV (ABC 25) News
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The note conveyed the team's pride in coming to the United States, their honor in competing, and their dignity in leaving.
A heartfelt gesture was made by the Iranian national football team after their recent match. The team left a handwritten note in their locker room, expressing their sentiments. The note conveyed the team's pride in coming to the United States, their honor in competing, and their dignity in leaving.
This action took place after the team's group stage match against Belgium on Sunday. Further details about the note and the team's experience are available from KXXV News, for those interested in learning more about this story.
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Category: local Published: June 22, 2026 Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News Reading time: 1 min
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