"Former HSV professional expresses concern for his loved ones in Iran"
Meet Vahid Hashemian, a Former HSV Pro Caught in the Crossfire of the War in Iran
Vahid Hashemian, a 48-year-old former HSV pro, used to anticipate a peaceful, worry-free summer. But that was before Israeli and American bombs started raining down on his homeland, Iran. Speaking candidly with MOPO, he shared his fears and struggles during these turbulent times. "Life is unbearable with the constant dread of imminent danger," he laments.
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Apparently, the political climate in Iran has also swayed Vahid Hashemian's professional football life. As a prominent member of the Iran national team, Hashemian has been reportedly threatened with life bans from the Iranian Football Association due to gestures made during matches, reflecting the escalating political tensions[1].
In fact, during the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Iranian players, including Hashemian, faced severe pressures. The Iranian government, along with affiliated groups like the Basij and IRGC, exerted pressure on players to sing the national anthem and avoid any displays of dissent[1]. Their families were also threatened and intimidated to force compliance.
Onlookers were subjected to harassment, confiscations of protest symbols, and even arrests during matches held abroad. The situation exposes the precarious predicament Hashemian and fellow players find themselves in, where their careers and personal safety hang in the balance due to political unrest in Iran[1].
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- In the midst of war-and-conflicts in Iran, Vahid Hashemian's peaceful summer was disrupted.
- The Iranian Football Association threatened Hashemian with life bans due to political gestures during matches, reflecting the escalating tensions in politics.
- During the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Hashemian and other Iranian players faced pressures from the government and affiliated groups to comply with political interests, affecting their career and personal safety.
- The European leagues such as the champions-league may be unaware of the precarious situation Hashemian and fellow Iranian players find themselves in due to the political unrest in their home country.
