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Iranian woman disguises herself as a man to sneak into a football match

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An Iranian woman managed to sneak into a football stadium in Tehran by dressing up as a man. She filmed the experience and shared it on social media where the video has divided opinion. Although there's no official ban on women going to sporting events in Iran, it is rare for them to attend as they're often refused entry.

Video editor: Nathan Carr. Producer: Emma Wilson. Camera: Anne-Marie Tomchak.

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