In Tijuana, Iran's Tiny Diaspora Agrees on Little - Except Team Melli
· U.S. News & World Report
AI Briefing
- • Iran's tiny diaspora in Tijuana agrees on team Melli, their national soccer team.
- • The group's unity is a rare occurrence among expats.
- • Tensions and disagreements often arise over team loyalty and national pride.
Context
A flag in the Mexican colors of green, white, and red hangs in the suburbs of Tijuana, Mexico. The city is home to a small Iranian diaspora community.
The Iranian community in Tijuana has varying views, but they share a common interest in Team Melli, Iran's national soccer team.
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