A concerning report by Sky News about the cooperation of Qatari security in controlling Iranian spectators
The second round of group stage matches of the Qatar World Cup began in Iran’s group, where aside from the fate of the Iran vs. England match and its outcome, Western media were more eagerly awaiting the England vs. USA game.
All eyes were on the events before the match and the incidents occurring in the stands during the game, with numerous reporters 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 journalist dedicated significant time to covering the behavior and attire of Iranian spectators before the match, as well as their chants and actions during the game. His report about what specifically happened to a young Iranian woman has become concerning.
This young woman brought along the Iranian national team’s jersey with the name Mahsa Amini and the number 22, representing 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, based on his observations, removed this young woman from the stadium.
A detailed follow-up and further news about this specific and concerning incident have not been provided, and it remains to be seen what the fate of this young woman is and what actions the Qatari security officials intend to take.