Iranian president says US 'bending rules' as World Cup hostpublished at 11:52 BST
Image source, Getty ImagesIran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has criticised the US government's "conduct as World Cup host", accusing it of "bending rules, bullying rivals, creating obstacles, and cheating".
It comes after Donald Trump said he asked Fifa to review a one-match suspension for American footballer Folarin Balogun - with Fifa later clearing him to play in their next match.
Iran's World Cup participation was stymied by visa and travel issues.






