Show notes
On this episode of Roqe, a question that sounds like sport… but cuts far deeper.As the World Cup approaches, many Iranians are facing a painful dilemma: does Team Melli represent a nation - or the Islamic Republic regime?In the opening essay, Jian asks a question that has become unavoidable: Who do you cheer for… when your country has been taken from you?Then, a real debate with three voices who do not agree:Vahid Amirimoghaddam joins from MontrealFredUnit202 joins from TorontoMohammad Manzarpour joins from Washington DCShould Iran be banned from the World Cup?Would participation legitimize the regime - or give Iranians a global platform?And what does it mean when even football becomes political?This episode is supported by:Quasar Homes - https://instagram.com/quasarhomesFamluxy - https://famluxy.com



