"I would love to know your feeling at this moment regarding the killing of Ali Khamenei before your match with South Korea and during this tournament."
"OK I think that's all for your question. Thank you for asking. Let's just focus on the game itself"
Iran's women's national football team is preparing for the Women's Asian Cup in Australia following the confirmed death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader since 1989, in US-Israeli strikes. During a pre-match press conference before their opening Group A game against South Korea, a journalist attempted to question the coach and captain about Khamenei's killing and its impact on the team. An AFC media representative shut down the question, redirecting the discussion toward football. The team has prepared amid anti-government protests and violent crackdowns in Tehran. Both the coach and captain downplayed concerns about their preparation, emphasizing their focus on the tournament.
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