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June 17th, 2009

Iran's soccer team dons green bands in apparent sign of support for opposition

Posted: 08:44 AM ET

From Reza Sayah
CNN

TEHRAN, Iran (CNN) - Members of Iran's national soccer team wore green arm and wrist bands Wednesday during their World Cup qualifying match against South Korea.

The team does not normally wear green bands. Many Iranians are viewing the team's bands as a sign of support for Iranian opposition leader Mir Hossein Moussavi, although that has not been confirmed.

Green is the campaign color of Moussavi and has been widely worn by his supporters who have staged massive rallies in Tehran before and after last week's presidential election.


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