FIFA World Cup: Iranian Players Sing National Anthem vs Wales After Snubbing It vs England
FIFA World Cup: Iranian Players Sing National Anthem vs Wales After Snubbing It vs England

FIFA World Cup: Iranian Players Sing National Anthem vs Wales After Snubbing It vs England

The Iranian players sang their national anthem before their FIFA World Cup encounter vs Wales, as per TOI. 

This was after they snubbed it vs England to support anti-government demonstrations back home. 

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Iran have never advanced to the knockouts. 

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Jeers could be heard from Iranian supporters as the anthem played while the team sang it quietly. 

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Iranian authorities have used deadly force to quash protests. 

Iran was rocked by protests after the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in the custody of morality police for allegedly violating the nation’s compulsory dress code for women.