Iran World Cup captain reveals Mexico cartel robbery story
Summary
Iran’s World Cup football team is staying in Tijuana, Mexico. The team captain, Alireza Jahanbakhsh, said he was robbed by masked men on a previous visit but was not harmed after they learned he was Iranian. He also mentioned that he has heard Mexican cartels have a special interest in Iranians.Key Facts
- Iran’s football team is at their World Cup camp in Tijuana, Mexico.
- Alireza Jahanbakhsh is the captain of Iran’s national soccer team (Team Melli).
- Jahanbakhsh said he was robbed by a group of masked men on a past trip to Mexico.
- The robbers treated him and his friend lightly after learning they were Iranian.
- Jahanbakhsh mentioned he has heard that Mexican cartels like Iranians.
- The incident involved an armed group, but no serious harm was reported.
- This story was shared as the team prepared for the World Cup games.
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