SOME INNOCUOUS GOAL-RELATED high-jinks have provoked the outrage of Iran’s political establishment, with members of both parliament and the judiciary calling for “swift punishment” of the players involved.
Mohammad Nosrati and Sheys Rezaei, players for Tehran’s largest football club, Persepolis, have been accused by Judge Valiollah Hosseini of engaging in “a violation of public chastity,” after images of Nosrati pressing his hand into the cleft of Rezaei’s buttocks was broadcast live on national television.
According to the Sydney Morning Herald, both players have already received fines equivalent of $40,000US and can expect further punishment in the form of a two-month prison term and 74 lashes on the site of the offence.
The incident comes as the latest in a series that has highlighted the extent to which the evolving sensibilities of Iran’s middle class population are at odds with those of the ruling elite.
Recently, an actress was sentenced to a public whipping for appearing in a film without a headscarf (she later had her sentence revoked), while last week, a footballer was forced to cut his hair on the field of play after it was deemed an affront to public decency.
It’s a disgrace Stephanie Roche’s goal isn’t in there.
Agreed, Lisa De Vanna’s effort wasn’t better than Stephanie Roche… She should be on the list.. Some savage goals in there otherwise… Zlatan to win… His rocket goal for PSG this season in CL will be a contender next year too… Unbelievable player when he decides to make an effort.
It did not qualify for this year’s award
Well it is from July 2012 to July 2013. So it would be even more of a disgrace if it was selected!! Next year for her!
Zlatan. No question!
Where is van Persie’s tilte clinching volley against Aston Villa from Wayne Rooney’s pass? One of the purest volleys you will see.
Premier League goal of the season aswell.
Zlatan. No competition. Incredible goal
Has to be zlatan
Di Natale goal is class… I’m surprised he was never offered a big contract by a PL team to play in England.
Can’t see how Neymar’s is there compared to the others, lovely goal but just a volley outside the box?
I find it hard to believe there wasn’t better goals scored than his, i think fifas love affair with brazil and Barcelona may have something to do with it!
Stephanie Roche.
Neymars isn’t that great. Van persies is way better. But the matic goal for me.
No Mexes?
Luduena goal is class
That Nemanja Matic goal is awesome