Iranian soccer player arrested amid World Cup scrutiny

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Iran arrested a prominent former member of its national soccer team on Thursday over his criticism of the government as authorities grapple with nationwide protests that have cast a shadow over its competition at the World Cup.

Iranian soccer player arrested amid World Cup scrutiny

11 days ago·Tehran, Iran, Islamic Republic of

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Times of India

Iranian soccer player arrested amid World Cup scrutiny

Middle East News: DUBAI: Iran arrested a prominent former member of its national soccer team on Thursday over his criticism of the government as authorities grapple wit.

11 days ago·Mumbai, India

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CTV News

Iran arrests outspoken former player Voria Ghafouri amid World Cup scrutiny

Iran has arrested a prominent former member of its national soccer team over his criticism of the government as authorities grapple with nationwide protests that have cast a shadow over the team as it competes in the World Cup before a global audience.

11 days ago·Toronto, Canada

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The Hindu

Iran arrests football player over government criticism

State-linked media in Iran are reporting that Voria Ghafouri, a former member of the country’s national football team, has been arrested for criticising the government.

11 days ago·India

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Associated Press News

Iranian soccer player arrested amid World Cup scrutiny

Iran has arrested a prominent former member of its national soccer team over his criticism of the government. The arrest was reported by state-linked media on Thursday. It comes as

11 days ago·United States

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