Iranian female soccer fan dies after setting herself on fire
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — An Iranian female soccer fan has died after setting herself on fire outside a court after learning she may have to serve a six-month sentence for trying to enter a soccer stadium.
Women in Iran are banned from soccer stadiums, though they are allowed at some other sports, such as volleyball.
The semi-official Shafaghna news agency reported on Tuesday that 30-year old woman identified only as Sahar died at a Tehran hospital.
Sahar was known as “Blue Girl” on social media for the colors of her favorite team, Esteghlal.
She set herself on fire a week ago, reportedly after learning she may have to go to prison for trying to enter a stadium in February to watch an Esteghlal match.
No verdict had been delivered in her case so far.
