He lost his father to Iran’s regime. At World Cup, he cheered for Team Melli
- Posted on June 16, 2026
- By Los Angeles Times
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He lost his father to Iran’s regime. At World Cup, he cheered for Team Melli
Narbé Mansourian — a social studies teacher — had no qualms about separating the players from the politics in the country with the complicated geopolitical — and personal — history.