FIFPro Calls for Removal of Punishment of Iranian Footballer Amir Nasr-Azadani, Who Faces Execution for Campaigning for Women’s Rights
The 26-year-old had reportedly read out his confession on state television. The young footballer had actively campaigned for women's rights in Iran amidst the protests that are raging on in the country.
FIFPro on Tuesday, called for the immediate removal of punishment for Iranian footballer Amir Nasr-Azadani, who is facing a death sentence in his country for reportedly campaigning for the rights and freedom of women. Taking to social media, the football body stated that it was 'shocked' and 'sickened' to learn about this development and expressed solidarity towards the player. The 26-year-old was earlier arrested for committing ‘moharabeh,’ which means 'waging war against God.' He had joined the protests in Iran and campaigned for women's rights. Mukesh Ambani, Mumbai Indians Owner, Interested in Buying EPL Side Arsenal: Report
FIFPro Statement on Amir Nasr-Azadani:
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