“Enmity with God” is the crime for which the authorities of the Islamic Republic of Iran they want to execute the footballer Amir Nasr-AzadaniWell this supported the protests in favor of women’s rights in that country.
According to the news agency IRNAthe 26-year-old soccer player, inactive since 2017, is accused of causing disturbances to public order and belonging to an armed group that was involved in the death of three security agents during the protests that took place in the center of Iran in favor of women’s rights.
And it is that after almost three months of mobilizations, the riots have already left more than 400 dead and thousands of detainees, whom they have begun to execute to try to control the protests led mainly by young people and women.
The fight in favor of human rights cannot be a reason for execution for anyone.
All my support goes to Amir Nasr-Azadani and his family. Respect for life is above all. pic.twitter.com/l1DjgwVBAc— Ronald Araujo (@RonaldAraujo_4) December 16, 2022
Even the International Federation of Professional Soccer Players (FIFPRO) has already ruled on the matter and She said she was “shocked and scandalized”.
“We stand in solidarity with Amir and ask for the immediate elimination of his punishment,” the organization announced through social networks.
FIFPRO is shocked and sickened by reports that professional footballer Amir Nasr-Azadani faces execution 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. pic.twitter.com/vPuylCS2ph
— FIFPRO (@FIFPRO) December 12, 2022
FOOTBALL PERSONALITIES RAISED THEIR VOICES AGAINST IRAN FOR THE POSSIBLE EXECUTION OF AMIR NASR-AZADANI
Soccer players across the globe have also shown their solidarity with Amir Nasr-Azadani and they have expressed their complete rejection of the abominable measure against their colleague.
players like Ronald Araújo, Radamel Falcao, Marc Bartra, Borja Iglesias o Juan Pablo Sorin There have been some who have indicated their indignation at the facts.
actress and social activist Sara Salamoalso wife of Francisco Alarconex of Real Madrid and current soccer player Sevillaeven requested the HIM interfere in the case.
The @ONU_es will not stop the execution of Amir Nasr-Azadani?
Are the clubs not going to refuse to play the final of the @fifaworldcup_es If this madness is not stopped?
They are going to murder a 26-year-old boy for defending something as basic as that women should have human rights.
— Sara Salamo (@SaraSalamo) December 14, 2022
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