Training to be Iran's next soccer stars
Iranians love soccer so much, they say it’s in their DNA. But for women, it’s been nearly impossible to play the game because of modesty laws introduced in 1979 when the Islamic Republic was born./ Female athletes are required to wear uniforms that conform to Iran’s Islamic modesty laws, including headscarves known as hijabs. Pictured here: Members of Iran’s 16-and-under national girls’ team./ Men and women are also not allowed to attend public stadium matches, like soccer games, together. Pictured here: Members of a women’s league team ...
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