Iran Soccer Team Begrudgingly Sings Anthem, Then Plays Their Hearts Out

The world’s television cameras were trained on the Iranian soccer team competing at the 22nd FIFA World Cup in Qatar on Friday. Not just on their feet but on their mouths. Before their first game on Monday against England, the players defiantly declined to sing their national anthem. Moreover, they did not celebrate when they scored their two goals. This has been widely interpreted as an act of protest against the Iranian government, currently facing mass civil upset about, among other things, the unfair treatment of women. The protests began in late October when a 22-year-old woman, Masha Amini, died… Read Full Article