Fans of Persepolis who were attacked with stones by Khouzestan's Esteghlal fans are seen during the football match between Khouzestan's Esteghlal and Tehran's Perspolis at Alghadir Ahvaz Stadium on May 15, 2016 in Ahvaz, Iran.
Iranian Fans
2015-2019
Iran is an Islamic republic country on the Persian Gulf with a population of about 78 million, nearly half men and half of them women. The conflict between tradition and modernity in Iran, which has unfolded over the past three decades, has delivered a generation with personality disorders and complications to the society. As a matter of fact, the sports stadiums have turned into a place for individuals to discharge their rage which is expressed through cussing, drug abuse, and harassing. For those reasons, women are banned from attending soccer and volleyball stadiums and participating in other sports complexes are alongside restrictions.
View of the spectator entrance gate before the AFC Champions League football match between Persepolis and Alhelal at Azadi Stadium on May 20, 2015 in Tehran, Iran.
Persepolis and Esteghlal fans climb from the Azadi Stadium gate during the 82nd Tehran Derby on April 15, 2016 in Tehran, Iran.
Persepolis F.C defeated Esteghlal F.C 4-2.
Persepolis F.C defeated Esteghlal F.C 4-2.
Perspolis Fans are taking photo during the half time of 2015 AFC Champions League football match between Perspolis (IRI) and Bunyodkor (UZB) at Azadi Stadium on May 6, 2015 in Tehran, Iran. Perspolis defeated Bunyodkor 2-1 at Azadi Stadium in presence of 100,000 viewers.
Tractor F.C fans are seen during the football match between Esteghlal F.C and Tractor Sazi F.C on May 10, 2015 at Azadi Stadium in Tehran, Iran.
Perspolis fans are seen before the start of 83rd Tehran derby second-half, in Azadi Stadium, in Tehran on Sep 16, 2016.
Tractor F.C fans are seen during the football match between Esteghlal F.C and Tractor Sazi F.C on May 10, 2015 at Azadi Stadium in Tehran, Iran.
A girl cry during the funeral ceremony of Fc Persepolis captain 'Hadi norouzi' at Azadi stadium on October 2, 2015 in Tehran, Iran.
Wife of Fc Persepolis captain 'Hadi norouzi' cry during the funeral ceremony at Azadi stadium on October 2, 2015 in Tehran, Iran.
A girl cry during the funeral of Fc Persepolis captain's "Hadi Norouzi" at Azadi stadium on October 2, 2015, in Tehran, Iran.
Perspolis fans is seen before the start of 83rd Tehran derby second-half, in Azadi Stadium, in Tehran on Sep 16, 2016.
Fans of Mahram Tehran B.C. who was annoyed by the loud noise during the Final Basketball match between Azad University and Mahram Tehran at Azad University stadium on May 31, 2015 in Tehran, Iran.
Mahram won with a score of 92-95, eventually won the Iranian Basketball Super League championship.
Mahram won with a score of 92-95, eventually won the Iranian Basketball Super League championship.
Esteghlal fans is seen before the football match between Esteghlal F.C and Naft Tehran F.C on Sep 23, 2015 at Azadi Stadium in Tehran, Iran.
Persepolis fans throw handmade cracker to protest during the football match against Esteghlal at Azadi Stadium on May 14, 2015 in Tehran, Iran.
Persepolis, a popular Iranian soccer team, have managed to beat 1-0 their arch-rival Esteghlal in the 80th cross-town derby of Tehran.
Persepolis, a popular Iranian soccer team, have managed to beat 1-0 their arch-rival Esteghlal in the 80th cross-town derby of Tehran.
A view of the Azadi Stadium during the 86th Tehran’s Derby between Esteghlal and Persepolis at Azadi Stadium on March 1, 2018, in Tehran, Iran.
Persepolis fans cheers during the AFC Champions League football match between Persepolis and Bonyadkar at Azadi Stadium on May 6, 2015 in Tehran, Iran.
Esteghlal fans cheer during the football match between Esteghlal F.C and Naft Tehran F.C on Sep 23, 2015 at Azadi Stadium in Tehran, Iran.
Khouzestan's Esteghlal fans celebrate after a goal against Perspolis during the football match between Khouzestan's Esteghlal and Tehran's Perspolis at Alghadir Ahvaz Stadium on Oct 20, 2016, in Ahvaz, Iran.
Perspolis fans is angried before the start of 83rd Tehran derby second- half, in Azadi Stadium, in Tehran on Sep 16, 2016.
Persepolis fans are seen during the 86th Tehran’s Derby between Esteghlal and Persepolis at Azadi Stadium on March 1, 2018, in Tehran, Iran.
Perspolis fans Ali made-up his face before the football match against Esteghlal at Azadi Stadium in Tehran, Iran. Persepolis, a popular Iranian football team, have managed to beat 1-0 their arch-rival Esteghlal in the 80th cross-town derby of Tehran.
Esteghlal fans is seen before the football match against Esteghlal at Azadi Stadium in Tehran, Iran. Persepolis, a popular Iranian football team have managed to beat 1-0 their arch-rival Esteghlal in the 80th cross-town derby of Tehran.
Persepolis fans is seen before the football match against Esteghlal at Azadi Stadium in Tehran, Iran. Persepolis, a popular Iranian football team have managed to beat 1-0 their arch-rival Esteghlal in the 80th cross-town derby of Tehran.
Esteghlal fans is seen before the football match against Esteghlal at Azadi Stadium in Tehran, Iran. Persepolis, a popular Iranian football team have managed to beat 1-0 their arch-rival Esteghlal in the 80th cross-town derby of Tehran.
A Derby's fan is made cannabis at the Azadi Stadium before the 83rd Tehran Derby on Sep 16, 2016 in Tehran, Iran.
Iranian Famous Reporter “Adel Ferdowsipour” is seen before the football match betwwen Perspolise and Sepahan at Azadi Stadium on May 17, 2008 in Tehran, Iran.
Fans of Esteghlal F.C., an Iranian professional Soccer Club based in Tehran, smoking cannabis at the Azadi Stadium while the two teams of Esteghlal F.C. and Naft Tehran F.C. are competing against each other for the “Elimination Cup,” run by the Iranian Football Federation.
Esteghlal defeated Naft 2-1 at Azadi Stadium on Sep 21, 2015 in Tehran, Iran.
Esteghlal defeated Naft 2-1 at Azadi Stadium on Sep 21, 2015 in Tehran, Iran.
One of the spactator use laser pointer during the Football Match between Esteghlal and Perspolis on Sep 16, 2011 at Azadi Stadium In Tehran, Iran.
Fans of Persepolis who were attacked with stones by Khouzestan's Esteghlal fans are seen during the football match between Khouzestan's Esteghlal and Tehran's Perspolis at Alghadir Ahvaz Stadium on May 15, 2016 in Ahvaz, Iran.
A boy accompanied by his father during half time of 2015 AFC Champions League football match between Perspolis (IRI) and Bunyodkor (UZB) at Azadi Stadium on May 6, 2015 in Tehran, Iran. Perspolis defeated Bunyodkor 2-1 at Azadi Stadium in presence of 100,000 viewers.
The scoreboard shows 100,000 spectators during the AFC Champions League football match between Persepolis and Bonyadkar at Azadi Stadium on May 6, 2015 in Tehran, Iran.
View of the Azadi Stadium during the AFC Champions League football match between Persepolis and Bonyadkar at Azadi Stadium on May 6, 2015 in Tehran, Iran.
Esteghlal fans are seen during the 86th Tehran’s Derby between Persepolis and Esteghlal at Azadi Stadium on March 1, 2018 in Tehran, Iran.
Vouria Ghafouri scored a goal in the 44 minutes and Esteghlal defeats their long-time rival Persepolis 1-0.
Vouria Ghafouri scored a goal in the 44 minutes and Esteghlal defeats their long-time rival Persepolis 1-0.
Persepolis and Esteghlal fans are seen after the 86th Tehran’s Derby between Esteghlal and Persepolis at Azadi Stadium on March 1, 2018, in Tehran, Iran.
Spectators' garbage is seen before the 86th Tehran’s Derby between Persepolis and Esteghlal at Azadi Stadium on March 1, 2018 in Tehran, Iran.
Vouria Ghafouri scored a goal in the 44 minutes and Esteghlal defeats their long-time rival Persepolis 1-0.
Vouria Ghafouri scored a goal in the 44 minutes and Esteghlal defeats their long-time rival Persepolis 1-0.
Religious group oppose the presence of women in the stadiums were gathered in front of National Olympic Committee of Iran on Jun 16, 2015 in Tehran, Iran.
Pictures of Ayatollahs Ali Khamenei(center) and General Qasem Soleimani(right) and Nategh Noori President of Boxing federation(left) are seen during the Men’s Boxing competition at Shahid Hemat Boxing hall of Shiroudi Sports Complex on January 20, 2017 in Tehran, Iran.
Fans of Mahram Tehran B.C. cheers during the Final Basketball match between Azad University and Mahram Tehran at Azad University stadium on May 31, 2015 in Tehran, Iran.
Mahram won with a score of 92-95, eventually won the Iranian Basketball Super League championship.
Mahram won with a score of 92-95, eventually won the Iranian Basketball Super League championship.
12-year-old Haditha cry after she was prohibited from entering the stadium for the volleyball match between Iran and Russia.
The FIVB Volleyball World leagues are held at Azadi Stadium on July 2, 2015 in Tehran, Iran.
Girls older than 7 years of age are prohibited from entering the Azadi Stadium.
The FIVB Volleyball World leagues are held at Azadi Stadium on July 2, 2015 in Tehran, Iran.
Girls older than 7 years of age are prohibited from entering the Azadi Stadium.
Security guard of Azadi Stadium prevents young girls from entering the stadium before the FIVB Volleyball World League match between Iran and Russia at Azadi stadium on July 2, 2015 in Tehran, Iran.
Girls older than 7 years of age are prohibited from entering the Azadi Stadium.
Girls older than 7 years of age are prohibited from entering the Azadi Stadium.
Fans watch Self-defense show during the Olympic Day 2019 at Afrasiyabi stadium on Jun 26, 2019 in Tehran, Iran.
Women fans cheers during the 3rd Persian Football League at Shahid Beheshti University on September 8, 2017 in Tehran, Iran. The Persian League is one of the activities of the Imam Ali Student Relief Society. 22 teams of children and adolescents from marginalized and slum areas compete in the 3rd Persian league.
Fans of Mahram Tehran B.C. are seen during the Final Basketball match between Azad University and Mahram Tehran at Azad University stadium on May 31, 2015 in Tehran, Iran.
Mahram won with a score of 92-95, eventually won the Iranian Basketball Super League championship.
Mahram won with a score of 92-95, eventually won the Iranian Basketball Super League championship.
Racing spectators cheers during the Horse Racing competition on July 7, 2017 at the Norouzabad Racecourse in Tehran, Iran.
Esfarayen’s spectators are seen during the Choukhe wrestling competition at Zeinal-Khan wrestling arena on April 3, 2017 in Esfarayen city of North Khorasan, Iran.
'Ba choukhe’ or ‘Cuxe’ wrestling is one of the most ancient and most popular local sports in Iran. ‘Cuxe’ means woolen garment. This form of wrestling first appeared in the northern regions of Khorasan is a vast province in the north-east of Iran]. In addition to maintaining a great degree of cultural richness, every year ‘Ba choukhe’ brings tens of thousands interested spectators together in the city of Esfarāyen.
Once ‘Ba choukhe’ wrestling was common just in the North Khorasan, but over time the sport gradually spread to the south of the province. Today, the traditional wrestling is a pan-Khorasan sport, with a feverish support in the south.
The uniform of ‘Ba choukhe’ wrestlers is called ‘Choke,’ a short mantle that wrestlers fasten tightly around their bodies with a white colour shawl.
'Ba choukhe’ or ‘Cuxe’ wrestling is one of the most ancient and most popular local sports in Iran. ‘Cuxe’ means woolen garment. This form of wrestling first appeared in the northern regions of Khorasan is a vast province in the north-east of Iran]. In addition to maintaining a great degree of cultural richness, every year ‘Ba choukhe’ brings tens of thousands interested spectators together in the city of Esfarāyen.
Once ‘Ba choukhe’ wrestling was common just in the North Khorasan, but over time the sport gradually spread to the south of the province. Today, the traditional wrestling is a pan-Khorasan sport, with a feverish support in the south.
The uniform of ‘Ba choukhe’ wrestlers is called ‘Choke,’ a short mantle that wrestlers fasten tightly around their bodies with a white colour shawl.
Esfarayen’s spectators are seen during the Choukhe wrestling competition at Zeinal-Khan wrestling arena on April 3, 2017 in Esfarayen city of North Khorasan, Iran.
'Ba choukhe’ or ‘Cuxe’ wrestling is one of the most ancient and most popular local sports in Iran. ‘Cuxe’ means woolen garment. This form of wrestling first appeared in the northern regions of Khorasan is a vast province in the north-east of Iran]. In addition to maintaining a great degree of cultural richness, every year ‘Ba choukhe’ brings tens of thousands interested spectators together in the city of Esfarāyen.
Once ‘Ba choukhe’ wrestling was common just in the North Khorasan, but over time the sport gradually spread to the south of the province. Today, the traditional wrestling is a pan-Khorasan sport, with a feverish support in the south.
The uniform of ‘Ba choukhe’ wrestlers is called ‘Choke,’ a short mantle that wrestlers fasten tightly around their bodies with a white colour shawl.
'Ba choukhe’ or ‘Cuxe’ wrestling is one of the most ancient and most popular local sports in Iran. ‘Cuxe’ means woolen garment. This form of wrestling first appeared in the northern regions of Khorasan is a vast province in the north-east of Iran]. In addition to maintaining a great degree of cultural richness, every year ‘Ba choukhe’ brings tens of thousands interested spectators together in the city of Esfarāyen.
Once ‘Ba choukhe’ wrestling was common just in the North Khorasan, but over time the sport gradually spread to the south of the province. Today, the traditional wrestling is a pan-Khorasan sport, with a feverish support in the south.
The uniform of ‘Ba choukhe’ wrestlers is called ‘Choke,’ a short mantle that wrestlers fasten tightly around their bodies with a white colour shawl.
Hassan carrying his friends "akbar" to going towards Alghadir Stadium for the Football match between Khouzestan's Esteghlal and Tehran's Persepolis at Alghadir Ahvaz Stadium on May 15, 2016 in Ahvaz, Iran.
It is an easy task for football fans to watch a football match in the stadium. But it could be a dream for a minority of them. A number of cancer-afflicted children having passed through the polluted air of Ahvaz and the dusty roads to Al-Ghadir Stadium, made their dreams come true and managed to watch one half of the Esteghlal-e Khouzestan and Persepolis match during the 9th week of Iran premiere football league.
They struggle for life not for the ball.
It is an easy task for football fans to watch a football match in the stadium. But it could be a dream for a minority of them. A number of cancer-afflicted children having passed through the polluted air of Ahvaz and the dusty roads to Al-Ghadir Stadium, made their dreams come true and managed to watch one half of the Esteghlal-e Khouzestan and Persepolis match during the 9th week of Iran premiere football league.
They struggle for life not for the ball.
Sara, Mehdi, Zeynab and Akbar who have Leukemia with family and friends are seen during the football match between Khouzestan's Esteghlal and Tehran's Perspolis at Alghadir Ahvaz Stadium on Oct 20, 2016 in Ahvaz, Iran.
Filband’s spectators are seen during the Locho wrestling competition on July 24, 2019 in Filband city of Mazandaran province, Iran.
Traditional Locho wrestling, which dates back to more than a thousand years ago, is one of the local sports of Mazandaran Province in northern Iran, which still has many fans. 'Locho' wrestling competition were held between people of different age groups and the winners of the competition receives a sheep prize.
Traditional Locho wrestling, which dates back to more than a thousand years ago, is one of the local sports of Mazandaran Province in northern Iran, which still has many fans. 'Locho' wrestling competition were held between people of different age groups and the winners of the competition receives a sheep prize.
Iranian fans are seen during the Street Bounce competition at Azadi tower square on March 9, 2018 in Tehran, Iran.
Iranian street jumpers are seen during the Street Bounce competition at Azadi tower square on March 9, 2018 in Tehran, Iran.
View of the Seoul Shopping Center during The FIFA World Cup 2018 football match between Iran and Morocco on March 25, 2018, in Tehran, Iran.
Iranian fans celebrate after the Iranian National Football Team defeated the Morocco team during The FIFA World Cup 2018 at Seoul Shopping Center on March 25, 2018, in Tehran, Iran.
Iranian fans celebrate after the Iranian National Football Team defeated the Morocco team during The FIFA World Cup 2018 at Soul Shopping Center on March 25, 2018, in Tehran, Iran.
Iranian fans are seen during the football match between Iran and Uzbekistan on Jun 12, 2017 at Charsou Bazar in Tehran, Iran.
Iran defeated Uzbekistan 2-0 and Qualified for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Iran defeated Uzbekistan 2-0 and Qualified for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Iranian fans cheers during the football match between Iran and Uzbekistan on Jun 12, 2017 at Charsou Bazar in Tehran, Iran.
Iran defeated Uzbekistan 2-0 and Qualified for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Iran defeated Uzbekistan 2-0 and Qualified for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Iranian fans celebrate during the football match between Iran and Uzbekistan on Jun 12, 2017 at Charsou Bazar in Tehran, Iran.
Iran defeated Uzbekistan 2-0 and Qualified for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Iran defeated Uzbekistan 2-0 and Qualified for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Iranian fans celebrate after qualifying Iran's football national team for the 2018 FIFA World Cup at Vanak Square in Tehran, Iran.
Iran defeated Uzbekistan 2-0 at Azadi Stadium.
Iran defeated Uzbekistan 2-0 at Azadi Stadium.
Iranian fans celebrate after qualifying Iran's football national team for the 2018 FIFA World Cup at Vanak Square in Tehran, Iran.
Iran defeated Uzbekistan 2-0 at Azadi Stadium.
Iran defeated Uzbekistan 2-0 at Azadi Stadium.
Iranian fans celebrate after qualifying Iran's football national team for the 2018 FIFA World Cup at Vanak Square in Tehran, Iran.
Iran defeated Uzbekistan 2-0 at Azadi Stadium.
Iran defeated Uzbekistan 2-0 at Azadi Stadium.