However, the question could not have fallen on more graceful ears than Adams'.

After apologizing for his mispronunciation, Adam said: Theres discrimination everywhere you go.

Like you just educated me now on the pronunciation of your country.

Soccer Player Tyler Adams Handles a Loaded Question About Race From Iranian Reporter Gracefully

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So, yeah, its a process.

I think as long as you see progress, thats the most important thing.

Soccer Player Tyler Adams Handles a Loaded Question About Race From Iranian Reporter Gracefully

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