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SuperBowl4
06-12-2018, 02:06 PM
antiwar.com - because of US sanctions just days before IRAN plays Morocco this Friday. The same sanctions were in place in 2014 but NIKE let them wear their shoes. Not this time. Adidas is a possible replacement.

loochy
06-12-2018, 02:12 PM
They could always BUY THEIR OWN SHOES THAT THEY USE FOR ALL OF THEIR CLUB MATCHES
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Rain Man
06-12-2018, 02:14 PM
I don't understand. They get new shoes the day of the event? Wouldn't you want to wear the shoes that you've already been wearing and have broken in?

loochy
06-12-2018, 02:25 PM
I don't understand. They get new shoes the day of the event? Wouldn't you want to wear the shoes that you've already been wearing and have broken in?

The issue is that they expected Nike shoes (ahead of time) so they could be broken in by World Cup time. But yes, they can just wear their old shoes. The whining is an attempt to shame the U.S. regarding sanctions.
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wazu
06-12-2018, 02:34 PM
Adidas? More like AdISIS.

Predarat
06-12-2018, 02:38 PM
They sure will look good on that pitch with their Pro Wings!

Rain Man
06-12-2018, 02:39 PM
The issue is that they expected Nike shoes (ahead of time) so they could be broken in by World Cup time. But yes, they can just wear their old shoes. The whining is an attempt to shame the U.S. regarding sanctions.
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I guess they'll have to buy local, then. It's more patriotic anyway (Iran patriotic.)

MarkDavis'Haircut
06-12-2018, 02:39 PM
Worthy of war crime charges. C'mon UN, level some sanctions!

Spott
06-12-2018, 05:39 PM
Too bad no one will see it.

SuperBowl4
06-13-2018, 12:31 PM
If the World Cup was being held in North America this year would the Iranian team be allowed to compete even though they qualified with TRUMP as president? Maybe only if their games were in CANADA or MEXICO?