The 11 Iranian national team players refrained from performing the national anthem during its playing, prior to their confrontation with England in their first matches in the World Cup Qatar 2022 in football, in solidarity with the protests taking place in the country.
For nearly two months, Iran has been witnessing protests that followed the death of the young Muhsa Amini (22 years) three days after it was arrested by the Ethics Police for not being committed to the strict rules of the dress imposed by the Iranian authorities.
With the players’ move, the fans of the fans encouraging Iran on the field, while tears appeared on the faces of some.
The Iranian captain, Ihsan Haji Safi, said yesterday, Sunday, that he and his companions should be “the voice of the people” in the match against England at the beginning of Iran’s career in the World Cup Qatar 2022, amid the crisis of the protests that shake the country.
“Before anything, I would like to condolences to all the bereaved families in Iran,” said Greek defender Aik Athens. They should know that we are with them, we support them and sympathize with them.
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He added: “I cannot deny the circumstances in our country, and I cannot deny what is happening, but we have a match tomorrow . . . I hope that we will achieve the desired result and people. ”
For nearly two months, Iran has been witnessing protests that followed the death of the young woman, Muhsa Amini, three days after her arrest by the Ethics Police for not being committed to the strict rules of dress in Iran..
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