Rewritten title: American footballer praised for consoling grieving Iranian adversary

Antonee Robinson, a US football player, has gained praise for hugging Iranian opponent Ramin Rezian, following their match in which the US beat Iran 1-0, eliminating them from the World Cup in Qatar and advancing the US to face the Netherlands in the round of 16. This gesture of sportsmanship has been widely shared on social media, with people showing appreciation for the display of humanity and respect. Many Iranians also celebrated the loss of their team, as they feel the team serves an authoritarian regime. They see the match as a rare moment in which sport transcended politics, and this was well-received globally. The display of sportsmanship by the players was praised, discussed, and shared widely on social media platforms.