Alireza Faghani Officiates Club World Cup Final

The image of Faghani, standing with Trump, wearing the medal over his suit, circulated widely on social media and news outlets. While the gesture was largely ceremonial, it generated discussions across political and sporting communities. Some saw it as a political move, while others viewed it as recognition of the hard work and resilience immigrants like Faghani demonstrate in reaching the top levels of their professions. For Faghani, the moment was described simply as “an honor to be acknowledged for doing what I love, regardless of the setting.”