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[–] Boukert [OP] 3 points (+3|-0)

I've read some Dutch articles about this and a live report from a highly regarded Dutch/Iranianam journalist. This is a rather big step for Iran and it's amazing that sports can achieve something like this!

Source regrettably is CNN as there are few english reports on this subject.

[–] Owlchemy 3 points (+3|-0)

Hopefully the women won't face repercussions when the tournament is over and they're home.

Hey, so who's going to win this thing? I don't follow it, so have no clue who to root for.

[–] Boukert [OP] 1 points (+1|-0)

They won't, there are to many. This movement was started before the Worldcup and they can't arrest all women!

Rouhani himself was pictured watching the game last week in a Football jersey, so he "sortoff" encouraged this behavior. In the end National pride is a very valuable thing.

http://i.hurimg.com/i/hdn/75/0x0/5b24dae566be5d25b8de6a29.jpg

[–] Owlchemy 2 points (+2|-0)

That's good. Iran was such a progressive, Western culture type country back in the day. I feel sorry for those trapped there under the theocracy.