During a World Cup match, an Iranian fan displayed a sign asking about the whereabouts of former national goalkeeper Rashid Mazaheri, who was reportedly abducted by the Iranian regime after speaking out against its brutality, according to The Zioneer.
During a World Cup match, an Iranian fan held up a sign demanding information on the whereabouts of former national goalkeeper Rashid Mazaheri. Mazaheri was reportedly abducted by the Iranian regime after he spoke out against its brutality, according to a report by The Zioneer. The incident adds to a series of confrontations between Iranian regime supporters and opposition fans at the tournament, as previously covered by The Zioneer. The regime has a history of silencing athletes who criticize the government, including arrests and threats against players who joined protests.
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