Iran’s World Cup footballers have allegedly been threatened that their families may be imprisoned or tortured if they fail to “behave” during their match against USA.
It has been reported that Iran’s players were brought to a meeting with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) after they refused to sing their national anthem in their opening tournament match against England. The nation’s anthem expresses its desire for the Islamic Republic to live forever.
That move came amid nationwide protests in Iran challenging Tehran’s theocratic government continue. Saman Ghoddos, the only Iranian in the Premier League, recently told Mirror Football this month that it was right for players to speak up in support of those who are calling for change - regardless of potential repercussions.
