Iran confiscates the passport of former star footballer Ali Daei after he criticised the 'repression' of protests over Mahsa Amini's death - local media
Ali Daei has called on Iran's government to"solve the problems of the Iranian people rather than using repression, violence and arrests."
Iran has been gripped by nationwide demonstrations since the 22-year-old Kurdish woman's death was announced on September 16, three days after she was arrested in Tehran for allegedly violating the country's strict dress code. Nicknamed "Shahriar" , the former forward held the record for most international goals scored, at 109, until September 2021, when Cristiano Ronaldo overtook him.
In remarks to the sports website Varzesh3 on Sunday, Daei's brother Mohammad said: "Ali has given his whole life to raise the flag of Iran, he loves the country and its people and always speaks the truth.A number of Iranian sportsmen as well as actors and filmmakers have thrown their weight behind the demonstrations, asking authorities to listen to the people's demands.
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