Women's fight for freedom in Iranian soccer

The podcast episode explores the story of Zainab Sahafi and the struggle for women's rights in Iranian soccer. Zainab, unable to return to Iran, shares her experiences of attending soccer games in disguise as a boy and the lengths she went to in order to pursue her passion. The episode highlights the historical context of women dressing as men to access places of power and joy traditionally denied to them. It also covers the tragic stories of Sahar Kodeari and Masa Jin-Amin, who both faced severe consequences for challenging gender restrictions. Despite the obstacles and dangers, women in Iran continue to fight for their rights, as evidenced by the historic moment when women were allowed to attend a World Cup qualifying match in 2019. The episode ends with a call for hope and the continuation of the women's revolution.