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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Holly Bishop

Iran women’s football team refuse to sing national anthem before cup tie

The Iranian women’s football team refused to sing the national anthem ahead of their first match since the war in the Middle East began.

As Iran’s anthem “Mehr-e Khavaran” was played ahead of kick-off at the Cbus Super Stadium in Gold Coast, Australia on Monday (2 March), the players were silent as they stood in a line.

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