In wake of 'Blue girl' incident where a woman killed herself after being arrested trying to access a football stadium a FIFA delegation has demanded Iran allow women free unlimited access to stadiums. FIFA travelled to Iran ahead of weekend for talks on matter of women and football and released a statement Sunday. 

Women should get free and unlimited access 

In statement released by FIFA, it said  “FIFA has reiterated its firm and clear position that women need to be allowed to enter football matches freely and that number of women who attend stadiums be determined by demand, resulting in ticket sales,” According to reports Islamic republic has restricted women spectators to play football or to enter stadiums since 1981. clerics argued that women should be protected from world of masculinity and semi-clad men. However, FIFA anunced against patriarchal dominance. women should be given as equal opportunities as men.  FIFA also said to international media that a proper plan will be deployed along with Iranian football federation to ensure that women can also watch domestic matches in stadiums. 

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'Blue Girl'

Sahar Khodayari, dubbed "blue girl" because of colours of team she supported, Esteghlal FC. She was reportedly arrested last year when she was trying to enter stadium dressed as a man to watch her favourite team play.  In early September it was reported that she died due to her injuries while she was admitted to Tehran hospital. girl reportedly set herself on fire in front of court after she was arrested. Her death sparked protests and outcry on social media. Several people demanded FIFA, football federation to put a ban on Iran from participating in international competitions and also asked fans to boycott matches. 

(with PTI inputs)

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