FIFPRO releases statement in response to reports Iran player faces execution

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

44% : But it was the supplying of weapons that was mentioned specifically by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky, who claimed Iranian "kamikaze" drones have been used in Russian strikes on his nation, with the British government set to impose further sanctions on Iran.
43% :Iran were allowed to play at the World Cup but players undertook their own protest by refusing to sing the national anthem before their opening clash with England on November 21.
40% : It was a demand that came after England were asked to boycott their game against Iran over women's rights.
39% : Ukraine lodged an appeal to FIFA for Iran not to compete in the competition back in October, a request that was not successful.
38% : FIFPRO has admitted it is "shocked" and "sickened" by reports that Iranian footballer Amir Nasr-Azadani is facing execution after campaigning for women's rights in his homeland.
35% : IranWire claims the Islamic Republic of Iran's judicial system is planning to hang the 26-year-old footballer for the death of Colonel Esmaeil Cheraghi and two members of Basij, the government militia.
34% : It has released a statement following reports that former Tractor Sazi defender Nasr-Azadani is at risk of execution after speaking out in favour of women's rights and basic freedom.
34% : Iran is experiencing nationwide backlash after Amini was said to be detained by police for breaking the strict rules around head coverings.
33% :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 Islamic dress code back in September.
29% : Before the start of the World Cup, there were calls for Iran to be banned from competing at the tournament amid widespread reports the Middle Eastern country is supplying Russia with weapons.
26% : "FIFPRO is shocked and sickened by reports that professional footballer Amir Nasr-Azadani faces execution in Iran after campaigning for women's rights and basic freedom in his country," the statement read.

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