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Back to EpisodesFears for Iran's women's football team after state TV labels players 'traitors'
Published 1 week, 5 days ago
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There are concerns for the safety of Iran's women's football team, which has been condemned on Iranian state TV.
Footage has emerged from the state-controlled Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting showing radical conservative presenter Mohammad Reza Shahbazi calling out the players in response to their silence during the national anthem.
- Guest: Tracey Holmes, host of The Sports Ambassador podcast