DOHA: Iran's opening World Cup match against England on Monday is likely to be overshadowed by a deadly crackdown on women-led protests back home.
The state's response has led to questions over whether the team represents Iran or the regime that has ruled with an iron fist since the Islamic Revolution of 1979. Iran's squad boasts several stars who have played in Europe's top leagues and a respected coach in Carlos Queiroz of Portugal.Asked whether the players would join other Iranian sports figures who have refused to celebrate their victories as a form of support for the protests, Jahanbakhsh said that was"something very personal".
In another friendly, against Nicaragua earlier this month, just two players sang the national anthem -- Vahid Amiri and Mehdi Torabi. The rest stood in silence. "Sure there are consequences for a football player to express support ... but for sure they have to face the consequences."
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