Etemad Newspaper: Mr. Kayhan, our footballer is neither a promoter of the regime nor an overthrower.
Etemad: Our footballer is neither a political activist, nor a promoter of the regime, nor an agent of overthrow. He is a young man who is currently at the most sensitive stage of his life, and the eyes of millions of Iranians are on his legs.
Whether our footballer sings the anthem or not, he is both honorable and courageous because he has reached this point through his own effort, diligence, and determination, and he earns his living through his own hard work.
Mr. Islamic Republic, Mr. Kayhan, Mr. Cyber, Iran International, Mr. Overthrower, and Mr. Protester, mind your own business and let football do its job. You have exceeded the limits of polarization, spreading hatred, and sowing discord in all areas, and now you have infiltrated football. But you will not gain anything from this. Football is football and belongs to the people. Let at least football remain for the people.