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FIFA plays flag football against Iranian protesters

A California court says FIFA can ban a pre-revolutionary Iranian flag favored by Tehran's opponents. Actually keeping it out of stadiums is harder.

Published June 21, 2026, 5:31 PM
Updated June 21, 2026, 5:57 PM1.6K
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FIFA plays flag football against Iranian protesters

A California court says FIFA can ban a pre-revolutionary Iranian flag favored by Tehran's opponents. Actually keeping it out of stadiums is harder.

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