Iranian Soccer Player Leaves Country Despite Her Husband's Protests

A few months ago, Niloufar Ardalan, captain of the Iranian national women's soccer team, was denied permission to travel or compete in the Asian Football Federation Women's Futsal Championship (a tournament they would go on to win). The reason was her husband. He had denied her request, a right supported by Islamic law. However, after the arbitration of officials, Ardalan has been allowed to fly with her team from Iran to Mexico as the team prepares to compete in the Futsal World Cup in Guatemala later this month. Read More »