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Iran World Cup captain reveals Mexico cartel robbery story

Al Jazeera Friday 12 June 2026, 01:40 UTC 1 min read
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Iran World Cup captain reveals Mexico cartel robbery story Iran World Cup captain reveals Mexico cartel robbery story As Iran’s footballers settle into their World Cup camp in Tijuana, Alireza Jahanbakhsh says he’s heard cartels love Iranians and revealed an encounter with members of one group. The Team Melli captain says he and a friend were robbed on a previous trip to the country but let off easily when the masked men found out they were Iranian. Published On 12 Jun 2026

Iran World Cup captain reveals Mexico cartel robbery story Iran World Cup captain reveals Mexico cartel robbery story As Iran’s footballers settle into their World Cup camp in Tijuana, Alireza Jahanbakhsh says he’s heard cartels love Iranians and revealed an encounter with members of one group. The Team Melli captain says he and a friend were robbed on a previous trip to the country but let off easily when the masked men found out they were Iranian. Published On 12 Jun 2026
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