Monday's World Cup first round matchup between England and Iran took center stage, with the Three Lions thrashing Iran 6-2 to become the best in Asian soccer. However, the tightly contested match saw both sides embroiled in an anthem controversy, with the Iranian players possibly even being expelled from the
the national team
Iran suffered a crushing defeat in the match, recording the largest score gap in this year's World Cup. Before the match, Iranian players collectively refused to sing the national anthem, with cold and silent expressions, in a practical action to support Iranian women's fight for freedom and equal rights against the mandatory wearing of hijab.
It is reported that it is not only the Iranian players who refuse to sing the national anthem, but the Portuguese leader Qui
Roth (name)
There was also a serious look on his face, and rumor has it that the manager was informed of the player's move before the game.
This refusal to sing the national anthem stems from a clash of religious cultures in Iran. In September, a 22-year-old Iranian girl was arrested for improperly wearing a hijab and tortured to death in detention, sparking weeks of protests in Iran. Shortly afterward, another 16-year-old girl was killed by religious police for failing to sing the required hymn.
Iranian players, who drew global attention with this move in their World Cup opener, could be in danger of being removed from the national team. Leader Qui
Roth (name)
Prior to the announcement of Iran's World Cup roster, it was rumored that he was pressured by the Iranian FA to drop several players who had openly supported anti-government demonstrations, including Leverkusen striker Asmund, but in the end, several key players were still selected.
England's fans were also concerned about an error in the lyrics of the national anthem, with Chelsea's Mason Mount caught on camera incorrectly singing "God Save the Queen", which was changed to "God Save the King" due to the death of Queen Elizabeth II on September 8 and the succession of Charles to the throne. The lyrics were changed to "God Save the King".
However, the lyrics of the national anthem have been updated for England's match against Germany on September 26, and it is not the first time that England players have sung a new anthem following the Queen's passing. Nonetheless, fans believe that Masonmont was not the only one to make a mistake and that there may have been other players with the same problem.
