Iran vs New Zealand: Political Divisions Spill into the Stands

The recent international football friendly between Iran and New Zealand was meant to be a display of unity, but the stands told a different story. Iranian fans were sharply divided: some waved national flags and cheered for the team, while others chanted political slogans and held protest banners. The tension was evident from the moment the lineups were announced, turning the fixture into a microcosm of the deep rifts in Iranian society. Iran's national team, led by head coach Dragan Skočić, ai...