Iranian footballer, Amir Nasr-Azadani faces execution for supporting women’s rights

Iranian footballer, Amir Nasr-Azadani is facing ex£c¥tion for supporting women’s rights protests in the country

The international players union confirmed this in a statement on December 12

“FIFPRO is shocked and sickened by reports that professional footballer Amir Nasr-Azadani faces ex£c¥tion in Iran after campaigning for women’s rights and basic freedom in his country

We stand in solidarity with Amir and call for the immediate removal of his punishment,” the statement read

IranWire reports that the 26-year-old who most recently played for Tractor in the Persian Gulf Pro League, has been accused of ‘moharebeh’, or ‘animosity with God’

Adding that the player’s family have been thr£atened repeatedly by the Iranian authorities

Anti-government protests have been widespread in Iran since the de@th of 22-year-old woman, Mahsa Amini, who was allegedly detained for failing to adhere to the country’s dress code for women