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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Graeme Massie

Iranian authorities release two former national team football players after protest arrests

Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

Iranian officials have released two former members of the national football team after they were arrested in connection with protests in the country earlier this month.

Retired goalkeeper Parviz Boroumand was arrested for allegedly participating in protests in Tehran and was accused of damaging property.

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