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Iran Attempted To Use the World Cup To Stoke Nationalist Pride

And their team wanted nothing to do with politics.

Reason

Iranian authorities release two former national team football players after protest arrests

Parviz Boroumand and Voria Ghafouri were arrested during protests in the country

The Independent UK

Iran releases former national soccer team members

They were arrested this month in connection with nationwide protests.

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Iran releases two former national team footballers arrested over protests

Both were bailed hours before Iran faces US in World Cup, following release of hundreds of other prisoners

The Guardian - UK

Iran releases soccer player ahead of match against US

Iranian authorities say a former member of the national soccer team arrested last week over his criticism of the government has been released on bail

The Independent UK

Ongoing protests cast shadow over World Cup for Iranian Americans

Protests against the Iranian government following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini have spilled over into football.

Al Jazeera

Iran’s World Cup fans: 'Football is meaningless when children are being killed'

Iranian protests have spread into the stands and onto the pitch during the 2022 World Cup, as supporters – and the Iranian players – have used the event to speak out for and against the country’s leadership. FRANCE 24 meets Iranian football fans in Qatar.

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Iran releases footballer, prominent dissident on bail: reports

Paris (AFP) - Iranian authorities on Saturday released on bail former international footballer Voria Ghafouri and prominent dissident Hossein Ronaghi, two of the most prominent figures detained in the crackdown on the protests over the death of Mahsa Amini, reports said.

AFP

Iran offer powerful show of defiance on day of jeers, tears and joy

The fans made their feelings known before the players did the country proud with a 2-0 World Cup victory over Wales

The Guardian - UK

Protest scrutiny intensifies on Iran team

DOHA: Iran’s football stars scored a famous victory with a last-gasp World Cup win on Friday but scrutiny of the conduct of the team ahead of the decisive clash with the United States will only intensify as its leaders press a crackdown on protests at home.

Bangkok Post

Protest scrutiny intensifies on Iran despite win

Doha (AFP) - Iran's football stars scored a famous victory with a last gasp World Cup win but scrutiny on the conduct of the team ahead of the decisive clash with the US will only intensify as its leaders press a crackdown on protests at home.

AFP

First Thing: Musk offers general amnesty to suspended Twitter accounts

Fears ‘superspreaders of hate’ will return to social media platform after move. Plus, Biden renews call for assault weapon ban

The Guardian - UK

Iran players end silent protest at World Cup amid threats of reprisals

Iran’s players sang their national anthem before their World Cup game against Wales, four days after staying silent in protest against their goverment

The Guardian - UK

Iran arrests protest-supporting footballer Voria Ghafouri

The former national team player has been charged with ‘spreading propaganda’ as authorities continue a crackdown.

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The Guardian - UK

World Cup 2022 briefing: who stands out now all 32 teams have played?

It may feel like a blur but every team in Qatar has now played once. What can we learn from the finals so far?

ABC News

The Loop: Report into Scott Morrison's secret ministries released today, Ronaldo's World Cup record, and Paddington Bear tributes for Queen rehomed

The news Australia is searching for and all the news that happened while you snoozed: This is The Loop, your quick catch-up on this morning's stories.

WEKU

Iran arrests a soccer player for criticizing government and insulting the soccer team

Voria Ghafouri, a prominent player who wasn't chosen to go to the World Cup, is an outspoken critic of Iran's authorities. Reports of his arrest came ahead of Friday's Iran-Wales World Cup match.

AFP

Iran arrests ex-international footballer who backed protests

Paris (AFP) - Iran on Thursday arrested a former international football player of Kurdish origin who has strongly supported the protests that have rocked the country since September, news agencies said.

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The Guardian - UK

Top Iran footballer arrested at club for ‘spreading propaganda against the state’

Detention of Voria Ghafouri, who is not part of World Cup squad, seen as warning to players in Qatar

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iran Arrests Outspoken Player amid World Cup Scrutiny

Iran has arrested a prominent former member of its national football team over his criticism of the government as authorities grapple with nationwide protests that have cast a shadow over the team as it competes in the World Cup before a global audience. The semiofficial Fars and Tasnim news agencies…

The Independent UK

Iran arrests outspoken player amid World Cup scrutiny

Iran has arrested a prominent former member of its national soccer team over his criticism of the government

Daily Mirror

Ex-Iran star arrested over anti-regime "propaganda" amid fears for Carlos Queiroz's squad

Voria Ghafouri, who made 28 appearances for Iran, was detained after a training session with his club today - four days after current players made a remarkable silent protest that prompted concerns around their safety

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