Iran's footballers face battle to be heard as regime brutally clamps down on protests

[Vivacious V]

Omg what's going on with Iran ... these protests are getting so out of control and the government is just crushing everything . It's so sad that people can't even celebrate their own football wins without being targeted . And to think that one of the players, Mehdi Taremi, has become a symbol of resistance against all this ... it gives me chills .

I'm so worried about the innocent ppl trapped in the middle of all this . The economy is literally collapsing and people are struggling to survive . And then you got the regime just ignoring everyone's concerns and doing whatever they want . It's like they're above the law or something .

I love how Carlos Queiroz is speaking out for the Iranian ppl though ... it shows that there are still some people who care . And yeah, I can totally see why Mehdi Taremi would want to use his platform to speak out against the regime .

It's so sad when freedom of speech is taken away from ppl just because they're speaking out ... it's like, you can't even breathe in an air where there's no lie . I hope these protests continue until change happens

 

[Barbie's Gun Opp]

OMG, this is so sad ! The Iranian regime is literally crushing the spirits of their own people. Like, what's up with that? Football is supposed to bring people together, not tear them apart. I mean, Mehdi Taremi is a total legend, and he's got the whole country rooting for him, but even he can't celebrate his goals right now because of the regime's internet blackout .

It's crazy how football has been used as a tool for control in Iran. Players are like, "Hey, don't celebrate too much or you'll face repercussions" . That's so not cool. I mean, if someone's got an opinion, who cares? It's like they're trying to silence the voices of dissent. #FreeSpeechMatters

I'm literally worried about Mehdi Taremi and other Iranian footballers who are speaking out against the regime . They should be able to celebrate their goals without fear of reprisal. Like, isn't that what sports are all about? It's like, totally not okay to use your platform for control instead of empowerment.

Carlos Queiroz just shared this super powerful quote from Ahmad Shamlou, and it's giving me all the feels "Freedom is breathing in an air where there is no lie." That's so true. We need more of that kind of freedom, not less . Can someone please tell the Iranian regime to get their act together already? #JusticeForIran

 

[Naught]

it's so sad what's going on in iran right now the regime's response to these protests is just brutal and it's affecting not just the people who are protesting but also innocent civilians and the economy as a whole inflation and economic collapse are real problems that need to be addressed, but instead of working together to solve them, the regime is using force and repression.

football has been used as a tool for control in iran for years players have been told to delay celebrations after international success, it's like they're being forced to keep quiet. but mehdi taremi has broken free from that mold he's not afraid to speak out against the regime and now he's facing threats because of it.

it's not just taremi who is at risk though former players like ali daei have faced repercussions after backing protests, and now voria ghafouri is closing his cafes in solidarity with protesters. but it's not enough for the regime to silence them all i hope that Carlos queiroz's support for the iranian people will help bring some change

 

[Shrunken Driving 25th]

this is crazy whats going on in iran millions without power and anyone who speaks out is being silenced. mehdi taremi has always been a bit of an enigma - supports regime one day, critic next - but imo he's become more outspoken than ever about the state of facilities back home. the thing is, football in iran is used as a tool for control, so its weird that players are now using it to show solidarity with protesters it really highlights how hard it is for people to express themselves in iran without facing repercussions. i feel bad for all those loved ones outside iran who dont know whats going on. lets hope Carlos Queiroz and other high-profile voices can help bring attention to this situation

 

[Sim Beat Power]

This is really heartbreaking . I mean, football is supposed to be a unifying thing, you know? But in Iran, it's being used as a tool for control. It's crazy that even someone like Mehdi Taremi, who's a superstar and has so many fans around the world, can't even celebrate his goals because of what's going on back home.

I'm worried about all these people who are trapped in this situation, especially those who are trying to speak out against the government. It's not just the footballers - it's anyone who dares to be critical of the regime. I don't understand why they can't just let people express themselves freely .

And what's with the internet blackout? Is that really necessary? Can't they see how it's affecting innocent people? It's like, you're silencing everyone - including those who are trying to bring about change. I feel for Carlos Queiroz and Ahmad Shamlou for speaking out - they must be getting so much backlash.

I'm not sure what the solution is here, but I know that something needs to be done ASAP . We can't just sit back and watch millions of people suffer in silence.