Summary:
FIFPRO, the global football players' union, has called on FIFA and the AFC to protect Iran's women's national football team after an Iranian state TV presenter labeled them "wartime traitors" for not singing the national anthem before a match. The presenter's threats have raised serious safety concerns for the players, especially regarding their potential return to Iran. FIFPRO has urged the governing bodies to uphold human rights obligations and ensure the players' security.
Main Topics Covered:
1. Threats against the Iran women's national football team by an Iranian state media figure.
2. FIFPRO's intervention and calls for protection from FIFA and the AFC.
3. Safety concerns for the players linked to their silent protest during the national anthem.