FIFPRO (International Football players Association) today issued a message in support of Iranian player Amir Nasir Azadani, who faces execution for supporting Iranian women. The original text is as follows:
FIFPRO was shocked and disgusted by reports that professional footballer Amir Nasir-Azadani (Amir Nasr-Azadani) was facing the death penalty in Iran after fighting for women’s rights and fundamental freedoms in his country.
We express our solidarity with Amir and call for the immediate lifting of his punishment.