Exclusive: FIFA officials to visit Iran after death of 'Blue Girl'

Sahar Khodayari, dubbed 'Blue Girl' due to her favourite team Esteghlal’s colours, died at hospital on Monday after her self-immolation outside a court where she feared being jailed for six months having attended the match in disguise as a man.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has previously urged Iranian authorities to take"concrete steps" to allow Iranian and foreign women to buy tickets and attend games. In a statement issued on Tuesday, FIFA expressed its condolences and said it reiterated"our calls on the Iranian authorities to ensure the freedom and safety of any women engaged in this legitimate fight to end the stadium ban for women in Iran."

"We scored two goals and won the game on the field. But we lost because Sahar is no longer," he wrote. "Despite the incredible bravery of the female fans and the Open Stadiums organisation, and the male players who have spoken out in their favour, the game has not come to their aid.

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