Iran's political turmoil is casting a shadow also over Iran's second match at the World Cup, with pro-government fans harassing anti-government fans outside the stadium in Qatar
Iran’s political turmoil is casting a shadow also over Iran’s second match at the World Cup, with pro-government fans harassing anti-government fans outside the stadium in Qatar. Unlike in their first match against England, the Iran players sang along to their national anthem before the match against Wales. Some Iran fans confiscated Persian pre-revolutionary Iranian flags from supporters entering the stadium and shouted insults at those wearing shirts with the slogan of the country’s protest movement, “Woman, Life, Freedom.” Small mobs of men angrily chanted “The Islamic Republic of Iran” at women giving interviews about the protests to foreign media. Many female fans were visibly shaken as Iranian government supporters surrounded them with national flags.
Iran’s political turmoil is casting a shadow also over Iran’s second match at the World Cup, with pro-government fans harassing anti-government fans outside the stadium in Qatar
Several political issues have cast a shadow over the World Cup, with the turmoil of the Iranian people becoming a particular focus during both their matches - against England and Wales.