'We wanted to show our support for the women in Iran with our graphic for 24 hours.'
USSF said that the edited photo of the flag was intended to show "support for the women in Iran"We wanted to show our support for the women in Iran with our graphic for 24 hours," the federation said, per AP.that the move by USSF "disrespected the national flag of Islamic Republic of Iran."The flag was posted on the U.S. men's soccer team's Twitter account in a post showing the team's matches in the group stage of the World Cup.
The flag showing only showing its green, white and red colors was also shown in posts on the team's Facebook and Instagram showing the points in Group B, per AP. The social media posts, which have since been deleted or restored with the official Iranian flag, come days before the U.S. is set to play Iran in the final game of the World Cup's group play.
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