Ghorbani, a female Iranian international football referee, fled to Sweden after security threats and unfair treatment.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has instructed his sports minister to lift a ban imposed on the country’s football legend Ali Daei ... most matches for the Iran national team and third ...

Fans gathered outside his hotel for a rare opportunity to see the legend close ... Given Iran's turbulent diplomatic relationships with the rest of the world, top football clubs and their stars ...