Possibility of Confrontation with the Beach Soccer Team
Players of Iran’s national beach soccer team refused to sing the anthem of the Islamic Republic as a sign of support for the protests of the Iranian people and in response to the suppression of protesters by the government.
The image of their sad faces at the opening ceremony of the match between Iran and UAE national beach soccer teams, which was broadcast live on Iran’s state television, was displayed in front of the eyes of the people of Iran and the world. These games took place as part of the semi-final stage of the 2022 Intercontinental Beach Soccer Cup.
According to news published on social media affiliated with the Basij and security agencies, plainclothes forces intend to confront the beach soccer national team players at the airport in response to their refusal to sing the anthem of the Islamic Republic and their lack of celebration after receiving the championship trophy.
Following the symbolic act of Saeed Piramoon, the Baloch player of Iran’s national beach soccer team, in support of the people’s protests, images of stencil art supporting him were published.
