FIFA maintains ban on Iran's pre-revolution flag

A Los Angeles court upheld FIFA's ban on fans bringing Iran's pre-revolutionary flag into World Cup stadiums, ruling it is not protected speech on private property. The decision was made hours before Iran’s match against New Zealand, despite fans outside the stadium displaying the banned flag, which symbolizes resistance to Iran's current regime. The court noted that stadiums are private venues, and FIFA's regulations prohibit political symbols, including the Lion and Sun flag.

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