Voria Ghafouri
وری غفوری
Former national team captain
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View Timeline →Ramin Rezaeian Summoned by Ethics Committee for Embracing a Female Fan
Ramin Rezaeian, an Esteghlal player, was summoned by the Football Federation's Ethics Committee after a female fan embraced him on the team bus. This incident…
Fifth Anniversary of Sahar Khodayari's Death; 'Blue Girl' as a Code Name for 'Freedom'
Sahar Khodayari, known as 'Blue Girl', tragically died five years ago after being arrested for attempting to enter a stadium disguised as a man to…
Possibility of Removing Hossein Hosseini from Esteghlal After National Team Dismissal; Reason: Support for a Female Fan
Hossein Hosseini, captain of Esteghlal football team, faces potential removal from the team after being penalized for embracing a female fan. This incident is part…
Media Affiliated with the IRGC Issues Warning to 'Schäfer': He Does Not Belong in Iranian Football, Must Be Tried!
The IRGC-affiliated media has condemned the appointment of Winfried Schäfer as the head coach of the Oil Industry Football Club, claiming it raises suspicions and…
Amnesty International USA Expresses Satisfaction with Temporary Release of Tomaj Salehi; All Charges Against Him Should Be Dropped
Tomaj Salehi, an Iranian rap artist and critic of the Islamic Republic, has been temporarily released on bail after over a year in prison. Amnesty…
Voria Ghafouri: November Since 2019 is 'Evocative of Dark Days'
Voria Ghafouri, a former Iranian football player, reflects on the dark memories associated with November since 2019 in a recent Instagram post, celebrating the release…
Limited Presence of Female Spectators Expected at Nassaji - Al Hilal Match in Tehran
Iranian state media reports that 2,500 women may attend the upcoming football match between Nassaji Mazandaran and Al Hilal in Tehran, amidst a history of…
Kareem Bagheri's Restaurant Closed for 'Not Observing Mandatory Hijab'
Kareem Bagheri's restaurant was shut down for not adhering to hijab regulations, reflecting a broader crackdown on athletes who supported protests against the Iranian government.…
Increased Crackdowns on Athletes Supporting Protests; Security Forces Raid Hossein Mahini's Home
Security forces in Iran have intensified crackdowns on athletes supporting protests, particularly targeting former footballer Hossein Mahini and his family. This comes as the anniversary…
Ali Khamenei's Harsh Criticism of Regional Countries' Presence at the Warsaw Conference
Ali Khamenei criticized the Warsaw Conference on Middle East peace, labeling it a failure and condemning the participation of Muslim countries alongside Israeli officials. He…