Concerning report by Sky News about Qatari security cooperation in controlling Iranian spectators
The second round of group stage matches of the Qatar World Cup began for Iran’s group under conditions where, aside from the fate of the Iran vs. England match and its outcome, Western media were more eagerly awaiting the England vs. USA match.
All eyes were on the events before the match and the incidents occurring in the stands during the game, with numerous journalists covering the behavior of Iranian players and spectators. Apart from the obvious compulsion for players to sing the national anthem, detailed reports about Iranian spectators were presented.
The Sky News sports reporter dedicated significant time to covering the behavior and attire of Iranian spectators before the game and their chants and actions during the game. His report about what specifically happened to a young Iranian woman has become a matter of concern.
This young woman brought a jersey of the Iranian national team with the name Mahsa Amini and the number 22, indicating her age at the time of her death, and held it up in front of the cameras. According to the Sky News reporter, Qatari security officials escorted this young woman out of the stadium based on his observations.
A detailed follow-up and subsequent news about this specific and concerning incident have not been provided, and it remains to be seen what the fate of this young woman will be and what actions the Qatari security officials will take.