Spectators chant pro-monarchy slogan after football match in Isfahan

Jan 1, 2026, 19:25 GMT+0Updated: 08:04 GMT+0

Spectators chanted the slogan “Reza Shah, may your soul rest in peace” after the end of the Sepahan–Esteghlal football match on Thursday evening in the central Iranian city of Isfahan, according to videos received by Iran International.

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