Iran’s national team players refused to sing the national anthem at the start of their 6-2 World Cup Group B defeat against England in Qatar.
Iran’s national team did not play the national anthem to support the protests in the country
The gesture is in support of protests in Iran, where several people have died in violent riots that have been bloodily suppressed by the authorities.
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Iranian captain, message of support to protesters
Before the game with England, Iranian captain Ehsan Haisafi frankly spoke at a press conference about the less pleasant situation in his country. Among other things, he showed his support for the people by saying that the situation in Iran must change because the people are unhappy.
Iran is in Group B at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar along with England, USA and Wales.
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