“Immoral” Iranian football stars face flogging

Two footballers from the Iranian club, Persepolis, are facing 74 lashes after an “immoral” goal celebration on the pitch. ­Defender Mohammad Nosrati pinched the bottom of his teammate Sheys Rezaei after Persepolis scored one of their goals in a clash against Damash Gilan, while the match was being broadcast live on national TV. Homosexuality is […]