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Uneven pitch

Since the Islamic Revolution, women in Iran have been banned from attending football matches.

The BBC spoke to Iranian fans in Germany for the World Cup about the controversial subject.

Atefeh Heivary, 21, studying in the US, said: "I play football myself – I’ve grown up to like football and it’s important to me."


In pictures: Iranian women and football

	Uneven pitch Since the Islamic Revolution, women in Iran have been banned from attending football matches. The BBC spoke to Iranian fans in Germany for the World Cup about the controversial subject. Atefeh Heivary, 21, studying in the US, said: "I play football myself – I’ve grown up to like football and it’s important to me."