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Iran players don protest colours | |
2009-06-18 | |
![]() Most of the players had removed the bands in the second half.
Fans from Iran staged a protest outside the stadium to show their support for the demonstrations at home. One of their banners read "Go to hell dictator", and they chanted, "Compatriots, we will be with you to the end with the same heart". During the match they held up green paper signs reading "Where is my vote?" and waved Iranian national flags emblazoned with the plea, "Free Iran". The game in Seoul ended in a 1-1 draw. | |
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#2 The match was in Seoul. The television cameras were beaming the match not just to South Korea and Iran but also to the western countries. So it was smart of the protesting fans to have signs in both English and Farsi. Good move. Someone is thinking and organizing. |
Posted by: Steve White 2009-06-18 09:14 |
#1 Yeah. "Free Iran" in English. Wonder which crowd they were playing to. Wonder who the fans were in the first place! |
Posted by: gromky 2009-06-18 02:41 |