FIFA’s Neutrality Trap - Fan Identity, Ticketed Stadiums and the Paradox of World Cup Speech Rules
Firozui Mandomi, Faraz
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2026-07-20
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The World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the United States came to an end yesterday. Beyond being one of the world’s biggest sporting events, the tournament also brought renewed attention to unresolved legal questions concerning freedom of expression in FIFA stadiums. The dispute over the historic Iranian Lion and Sun flag during Iran’s World Cup matches is a case in point. It raises the question on how far FIFA may go in restricting political symbols inside stadiums.
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Firozui Mandomi, Faraz
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