Vouria Ghafouri
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Vouria Ghafouri is a former Iranian national football team player who has gained attention for his outspoken criticism of police violence in Iran. His activism led to his temporary arrest during the 2022 FIFA World Cup, demonstrating the risks athletes face when they take a stand against the regime.
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Vouria Ghafouri is a former national player who was arrested for calling for protests.
Iranische Fussballer beschimpfen das Regime und singen keine NationalhymneNeue Zürcher Zeitung·
Switzerland· 2026-03-03
Switzerland· 2026-03-03
Vouria Ghafouri is a Kurdish defender who spoke out against police violence and was temporarily detained during the World Cup.
Nun erheben auch die Sportler ihre StimmeNeue Zürcher Zeitung·Switzerland· 2026-01-14
Switzerland· 2026-01-14
