Iran to allow women to watch football games in stadiums
Women football fans wave Iranian national flags as they cheer for their national team during the friendly match between Iran and Kenya at Azadi Stadium in Tehran on March 28, 2023. – AFP pic, July 1, 2023.
Until now, women in Iran have only been allowed in the stands in a few exceptions, most recently at the friendly match against Russia. “Fortunately, the country’s security council has approved this issue and set up a working group to decide on its implementation,” Iranian Football Federation chief Mehdi Taj said on the sidelines of an event, according the group.
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