Russia's Women's Soccer Team Wore Hijabs While Playing Iran And Started A Controversy
The team said they did it to “honor local tradition”.
This week, the Russian national women's futsal team traveled to Tehran to play against the Iran's national team in friendly matches.
Futsal is a type of soccer that’s played with five players on either side on a smaller — and usually indoor — pitch.
During one of the two matches, the Russian team wore hijabs to "honor the local dress code," according to local media.
Hijabs are compulsory dress for women in Iran.