The New York Times – Sports:
Sarasadat Khademalsharieh, ranked No. 17 among women in the world, will not return to Iran after forgoing a head scarf at an international championship.
Category: Amini, Mahsa (2000-22)
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A Soccer Team Once United Iran. Now It Reflects Its Divisions.
The New York Times – Sports:
A squad long seen as a unifying force in a fractious nation has become ensnared in its internal politics as its heads to the World Cup.
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Iran Soccer Stars Speak Out on Protests; Group Urges FIFA Ban
The New York Times – Sports:
Some of the country’s most famous players have expressed support for street protests over the death of a young woman. On Thursday, an activist group went further: It asked FIFA to bar Iran from the World Cup.