The Iranian Football Federation has officially warned FIFA that the national team will walk off the field during their final group stage match against Egypt if LGBT symbols are displayed in the stadium. According to Kurdistan24, the dispute arose after FIFA allowed fans to bring rainbow flags into Lumen Field in Seattle as part of pre-match events for Pride Week. This Saturday’s match has sparked protests from both Islamic countries, which claim the gesture conflicts with their cultural and religious values.
Iran’s Minister of Sports, Ahmad Donyamali, emphasized that the government will not tolerate political or social agendas, and at the slightest offense to the nation’s dignity, the team will withdraw from the tournament without hesitation.
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