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Kieran King

YOU WONT BELIEVE: Fifpro releases statement in response to reports iran player faces execution - You Need To See This

Iranian footballer Amir Nasr-Azadani is reportedly facing execution after campaigning for women's rights in his homeland, leaving representative body FIFPRO "shocked" and "sickened".

There have been widespread anti-government protests in Iran following the death of 22-year-old woman Mahsa Amini after she was detained for allegedly failing to follow the country's dress code back in September. Iran is experiencing nationwide backlash after Amini was said to be detained by police for breaking the strict rules around head coverings.

According to IranWire, Nasr-Azadani - and two other accused - appeared on state television on November 20, when they read a "forced" confession. The report added Nasr-Azadani, who also formerly played for Iranian sides Rah-Ahan and Gol-e Rayhan, was present at protests.

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