The allegations have made headlines in both countries, with some people suggesting Prince Ali Bin Al-Hussein is only crying for foul play because his team lost. As for the Iranian national team, officials have been quick to leap to the defence of Zohreh Koudaei. Team selector Maryam Irandoost told Varzesh3: "The medical staff have carefully examined each player on the national team in terms of hormones to avoid any problems in this regard, and so I tell all fans not to worry.