Pre-Revolutionary Flags Fly At Iran's World Cup Opener, Defying FIFA Ban
Dozens of soccer fans displayed Iran’s pre-revolutionary Lion and Sun flag at the country’s World Cup opener in defiance of FIFA, which won a court hearing allowing it to prohibit the symbol inside venues. The Lion and Sun flag has become a mark of resistance to repressive theocratic rule in Iran.
16 Jun 13:11 · Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty