Iranian player has death penalty reversed and will be imprisoned for 26 years for defending women's rights

On the 16th of November, Nasr-Azadani participated in a protest over the death of the Iranian woman Mahsa Amini, who was arrested for inappropriately wearing the Islamic veil. At the time, the demonstration ended with the death of the country's security agents.

Death of Mahsa Amini: wave of revolt against “moral police” grows online and reaches the UN

A wave of protests broke out in Iran and around the world after the death of Masha Amini, aged 22. The young woman was hospitalized in a coma and died on Friday (16) after being arrested by the Iranian “moral police” for incorrectly using the hijab – the veil that covers the hair.

Detained, the 26-year-old player now runs the risk of being sentenced to death, as do other Iranian men who were involved in the cause.

Iran player sentenced to death

Iranian footballer Amir Nasr-Azadani was sentenced to death after participating in a protest in favor of women's rights in Iran. Azadani was accused of treason and for being involved in the protest following the death of Mahsa Amini, in which three police officers died .

Nasr-Azadani He built his career at three clubs, Sepahan, Rah Ahan and Tractor, his last team, which he played for until 2018.

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