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Iranian Soccer Team Goes Green

By on 6.17.09 @ 9:32AM

Players on the Iranian soccer team wore green bands during their World Cup qualifying match against South Korea, in what is being seen as a sign of them showing solidarity with the protesters. The game ended in a draw, and now Iran, ironically, will need a North Korea win to have a chance at making the World Cup.

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