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FIFA World Cup 2022: Iran’s soccer players refuse to sing national anthem amid nationwide protests

23 November,2022 08:03 AM IST | Mumbai

The Iranian soccer team`s players chose not to sing their country`s national anthem before their opening match against England on Monday at the World Cup in Qatar, in apparent solidarity with protesters back home. As Iran`s national anthem played at Khalifa International Stadium, television cameras showed the starting players standing stoically, but not singing. 

23 November,2022 08:03 AM IST | Mumbai

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