The Guardian | Martin Belam: Iran�s female football supporters have made history in Tehran � for the first time in 37 years they were able to attend a sporting event in the city�s Azadi stadium.

The usually strict ban on women attending sports stadiums was relaxed for a screening of Iran�s World Cup match against Spain, which was taking place in Kazan in Russia.












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Women/families finally entered to Azadi stadium after 37 years of ban, to watch #IRNESP on screen.



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It had been hoped the ban would be lifted for Iran�s opening match of the tournament, but it was only for the team�s second game, which they lost 1-0, that women were able to access the ground.

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