Iranian Women's Soccer Team Threatened for Protest Against Anthem

FIFA and AFC called to safeguard Iranian women footballers after state TV presenter labels them 'traitors' for refusing to sing national anthem.

The global soccer governing bodies FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) are facing calls to protect Iranian women's national team players after a state TV presenter threatened them for not singing the national anthem before a match.

The incident occurred during the Iranian women's team's opening match at the AFC Women's Asian Cup in India earlier this month. Several players remained silent as the anthem played, sparking outrage from a state TV presenter who labeled them

Outrage Erupts as Iran Threatens Women's Soccer Players for Anthem Protest

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