In the stadium, a woman held aloft a soccer jersey with "Mahsa Amini - 22" printed on the back and blood red tears painted beneath her eyes - commemorating the woman whose death in police custody ignited the protests more than two months ago. Another said security forces made him take off a T-shirt declaring "Women, Life, Freedom" - a slogan of the protests. Loud jeers were heard from Iranian supporters as the anthem played, with the team singing quietly before going on to win 2-0, prompting euphoric celebrations outside the stadium where government supporters tried to drown out chants by its opponents after the game.Īhead of the match, several fans said security had prevented them or friends from taking symbols of support for the protesters into the stadium. Iran's national soccer team sang during the playing of their national anthem at their second World Cup match against Wales on Friday having refrained from doing so in their opening game earlier this week in apparent support for protesters back home.
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