Hi,
It's been a while. In case you don't know me, I designed this website's logo and am a long-time football fan.
I realize there's a lot of division among us. I'm here to propose an action that might unite us once again, for those who are planning to be at the stadium for Iran's games.
No matter what we think about the team, I think most of us don't approve of the regime and how it massacres our own people. FIFA may not allow fans to take in our flag of choice, but we can send a powerful message of resistance to the world by turning our backs to the IRI flag during the pre-game. Why I think this works:
1- It transcends language. We can sing "Ey Iran" but to everyone else it sounds like just another chant
2- This creates a powerful non-violent image or resistance that immediately grabs attention. There's no way to ignore or censor this (outside Iran)
3- Fifa can't do anything to stop this
4- At a time of bitter divisions, this unites us in a common action. It doesn't matter what you think about this team, or the war, or other things. Most of us hate this fucking flag.
We just need a critical mass of people attending the games to start the wave. A few people in each section is all that's needed to get others to join. So if you're going, or know someone who is, please consider sharing this poster or message with them.
backs-to-flag.jpg
It's been a while. In case you don't know me, I designed this website's logo and am a long-time football fan.
I realize there's a lot of division among us. I'm here to propose an action that might unite us once again, for those who are planning to be at the stadium for Iran's games.
No matter what we think about the team, I think most of us don't approve of the regime and how it massacres our own people. FIFA may not allow fans to take in our flag of choice, but we can send a powerful message of resistance to the world by turning our backs to the IRI flag during the pre-game. Why I think this works:
1- It transcends language. We can sing "Ey Iran" but to everyone else it sounds like just another chant
2- This creates a powerful non-violent image or resistance that immediately grabs attention. There's no way to ignore or censor this (outside Iran)
3- Fifa can't do anything to stop this
4- At a time of bitter divisions, this unites us in a common action. It doesn't matter what you think about this team, or the war, or other things. Most of us hate this fucking flag.
We just need a critical mass of people attending the games to start the wave. A few people in each section is all that's needed to get others to join. So if you're going, or know someone who is, please consider sharing this poster or message with them.
backs-to-flag.jpg
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