THE TELEGRAPH: The Iranian football players who wore green wristbands to protest against the re-election of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad have reportedly been banned from the team for life.
A pro-government newspaper reported they had been "retired" from the national team after several members wore green tape on their wrists in a World Cup qualifier against South Korea in Seoul.
Other newspapers said the players were retiring voluntarily, reportedly because of their age, but at least one suggested they were forced out. >>> | Wednesday, June 24, 2009
