Two dozen Americans riding a train to Nantes represent the bedrock of support for U.S. soccer. Politics reigned in stands of U.S.-Iran match. The atmosphere at Stade de Gerland was as electric. But what went on in the stands had very little to do with the soccer match. What was going on was essentially a political demonstration.
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Take yesterday as an example. French cabbies and waiters know the truth. The company line is that we expected to lose to Germany. The Great Paris Umbrella Riot. Survived, but poorer for the experience.