On Nov. 29, the Iranian soccer team will play against the United States. This is the time to show solidarity with the Iranian protesters; the American soccer players can afford to express their position freely, unlike the Iranian team. Some people may say that sports should not be “politicized.” Yet a show of solidarity would demonstrate empathy and comradeship. The U.S. team should find the confidence and courage to show that the people in the West are not indifferent. The West can take advantage of the World Cup’s spotlight and make history with a strong message against dictatorship. After all, this is what sport is all about: solidarity.
Anna Mahjar-Barducci
Washington D.C.
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