A group of prominent Iranians with links to football have called on Fifa’s president, Gianni Infantino, to condemn the killing and arrest of footballers and the threats made against players in the country. The demand was made in open letter also addressed to the presidents of Fifa’s 200-plus national associations.
Among its 20 signatories are Ali Karimi, who played 127 times for Iran, and three other former full internationals. The list also includes a coach, a referee and sports journalists.
