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麻豆社 Trending: Iran鈥檚 Sombre Soccer Victory

When an important football match in Iran fell on a day of public mourning, fans took to social media to find a new way to support their team.

When an important football match for Iran鈥檚 national team fell on a day of public mourning, the country鈥檚 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.

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Mon 17 Oct 2016 15:23GMT

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