World Cup: 'Pride Match' sparks objections in Egypt and Iran
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Gelukkig heeft God ze uit het WK getrapt.
Beetje waardeloos.
Als dat al zo is dan maakt dat waarschijnlijk weinig uit.
Aan alle rampen en ellende op aarde is weinig gedaan.
Als Iran niet verder komt, kunnen ze toch nog heel trots! zijn op hun prestaties onder deze omstandigheden.