‘Couldn't stay silent’: Iranian footballers reveal why they refused to sing anthem

Atefeh Ramezanisadeh and Fatemeh Pasandideh, 2 Iranian footballers, person boldly confirmed that their soundlessness during the nationalist anthem was a deliberate enactment of protest. By choosing not to sing, they aimed to explicit solidarity with the demonstrators successful Iran. Acknowledging the risks of their stance, some athletes are present arrogant Australian citizens and actively enactment successful semi-professional football.