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World Service,17 Oct 2016,5 mins

ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Trending: Iran’s Sombre Soccer Victory

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When an important football match for Iran’s national team fell on a day of public mourning, the country’s religious leaders imposed strict rules on how fans could show their support. Cheering was banned, and only religious chanting would be tolerated. In response, Iranian social media users found an innovative way to support their team. (Photo: Fist against grey background. Credit: Shutterstock)

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