The SMCCDI Movement informs that there have been clashes in Iran soon after the match, with people voicing their disgust for the Islamic Republic regime:

Unrest, sporadic clashes and attack of some public buildings and materials happened in several Iranian cities, yesterday night, following Iran’s 3-1 loss to Mexico in the frame of the 2006 Soccer World Cup.

Angry supporters expressed their hostility, against the Islamic regime and in cities, such as, Tehran, Ahvaz, Shiraz and Esfahan. Several were injured or arrested by the Islamic regime’s security forces and plainclothes men. Ä…Å

Already many Iranians were speaking about the way that most members of the Iranian team had refused to chant the mandatory Islamic republic anthem, which was very noticeable during the televised transmission. Many were already speaking about the repressive consequenses for these maverick players and how their refusal had put more shame on the theocratic regime, at a time that it needed to show as much support as possible for its illegitimate rule.

Rumors spreaded quickly that the Islamic regime has forced again the Iranian players to lose, in order to punish them and to avoid massive celebrations and hostile popular gatherings at a time that it faces pressure and an increased world wide attention.

The Marze Por Gohar Party (Iranians for a Secular Republic) rented out a venue in Los Angeles for the Iranian fans to watch the match.

The caf???? was adorned with the real Iranian flag, the Lion and the Sun and various posters protesting the actions and policies of the Islamic Republic.

Another Iranian fan at the Nuremberg stadium. Despite the presence of the Islamic Republic’s vice-president, many fans waved the original Iranian flag (Lion&Sun) and even Israeli flags. Both as a sign of rejection of the terrorist regime.