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Iran in U-turn on women in stadiums as World Cup fever takes hold « click for more info Many Iranian clerics oppose women attending football matches, saying they must be protected from the masculine atmosphere. (Photo: AFP/Jonathan Nackstrand) Tehran's largest football stadium is to admit thousands of women together with men for the first time since the Islamic revolution of 1979 as World Cup fever grips Iran for its Wednesday evening (Jun 20) group game against Spain. The decision to throw open the gates of the capital's 100,000 capacity Azadi Stadium for the landmark 10.30pm (1800 GMT) live screening comes with Iran topping Group B after its opening game victory against Morocco on Friday.
« click for more info Many Iranian clerics oppose women attending football matches, saying they must be protected from the masculine atmosphere. (Photo: AFP/Jonathan Nackstrand)
Tehran's largest football stadium is to admit thousands of women together with men for the first time since the Islamic revolution of 1979 as World Cup fever grips Iran for its Wednesday evening (Jun 20) group game against Spain.
The decision to throw open the gates of the capital's 100,000 capacity Azadi Stadium for the landmark 10.30pm (1800 GMT) live screening comes with Iran topping Group B after its opening game victory against Morocco on Friday.
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