The footballers did not sing the national anthem in protest after the murder of Mahsa Amini for wearing the veil incorrectly
The Iranian team staged an unprecedented protest at the World Cup on Monday when the players refused to sing their country’s national anthem at the Khalifa International Stadium ahead of their match against England. The Iranian players rose up against their government after the assassination of young Mahsa Amini for wearing the veil incorrectly, and before playing their first match at the World Cup in Qatar, they staged a response, also supported by the stands with whistles from their fans. .
The Iranian footballers wanted to show their commitment to their people, and especially to women. The internationals called up by Portugal’s Carlos Queiroz fell silent as their country’s national anthem played, though at the end of the melody they shouted “Iran, Iran!” The Iranian fans also burst into applause and cheers for their team.
‘Woman life freedom’ was written on a large flag of Iran placed on the stands of the Khalifa stadium. Other supporters carried banners with the colors of the Iranian flag and similar demands.
On September 14, Mahsa Amini was arrested by the “moral police” for wearing her veil incorrectly and wearing pants that were too tight. The 22-year-old Iranian girl was stopped by the police and died from a blow to the head. Since then, the uprisings have taken place in the country and this Monday they found the support of the footballers present at the World Cup.
Source: La Verdad
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