Amir Nasr-Azadani, a former soccer player in Iran, was given the death sentence for fighting for women’s rights. The punishment made FIFPRO feel “sick.”
Mahsa Amin, a 22-year-old Kurdish girl, was killed by Iran’s morality police for not following the country’s strict dress code. This led to a wave of protests across the country, with the government putting down those who want more freedom.
The Iranian government is taking a tough stance on the protests and wants to punish those who have been fighting for women’s rights and freedom in the country. Amir Nasr-Azadani, a 26-year-old former soccer player, is the most recent person to be given a death sentence. He will be hanged.
The “Mizan” news agency says that the footballer will get the same punishment as wrestler Majid Reza Rahnavard, who was put to death in public for taking part in protests and leading marches in memory of Mahsa Amini. The Iranian government said he was to blame for “creating terror.” After being arrested for “his war against God, he was hanged in public.” Social media was filled with pictures of his dead body hanging from the gallows.
FIFPRO is shocked and sickened by reports that professional footballer Amir Nasr-Azadani faces execution in Iran after campaigning for women’s rights and basic freedom in his country.
We stand in solidarity with Amir and call for the immediate removal of his punishment. pic.twitter.com/vPuylCS2ph
— FIFPRO (@FIFPRO) December 12, 2022
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FIFPRO Criticizes Punishment
After finding out about Azdani’s harsh punishment, the group that represents professional soccer players, FIFPRO, spoke out on social media and asked for the sentence to be taken away right away.
“FIFPRO is shocked and sickened by reports that professional footballer Amir Nasr-Azadani could be put to death in Iran for fighting for women’s rights and basic freedom in his country. We stand with Amir and ask for his punishment to be taken away right away.” The group put something on social media.
Ali Daei, who was one of the most famous players on the Iran national soccer team, has also been punished. His jewelry store and restaurant were closed by the government because he supported the protests.
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