PINK CARD Episode 3: The White Scarves
PINK CARD Episode 3: The White Scarves  
Podcast: 30 for 30 Podcasts
Rating: Explicit Published On: Thu Dec 08 2022
Description: One game sets off a movement. In 1997 Iran surprisingly makes the World Cup in the last three minutes of play against Australia. When Iran's national team gets helicoptered into Azadi Stadium to celebrate, women are asked to stay home. They don't listen, and thousands rush the stadium. This is the origin story of the White Scarves, a group that uses international soccer matches to defy the regime and take back their country. As the White Scarves gain international fame, they face grave danger at home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices