Sometimes censorship can be compared to insanity. Match 31 round of the English Premier League between Tottenham and Manchester United. Let me remind you that this meeting ended with a confident victory for Manchester United. Match score: 1 - 3. So, the broadcast of this match in Iran was interrupted more than a hundred times! What is the relationship between the referee's legs and the frequent interruptions of a live football match? What were the Iranian censors unhappy with?
The essence of the problem or the reasons for the interruption of the live broadcast of the Premier League match on the central television of Iran
It is no longer a novelty when girls are appointed as judges of football matches. Gender equality is a priority now. Especially in Europe. And in general, women referees confidently referee matches, no worse than men.
In the match Tottenham - Manchester United, a girl was the assistant to the referee. Shan Massi has been working as an arbiter since 2010. She is appointed either as a side judge or as a reserve arbiter. So, in this match, she, along with A. Nunn, were side referees.
The censors of the Iranian national TV channel considered that the girls of their country should not look at the bare legs of a woman. In Islam, it is forbidden not only to show, but also to look at the bare legs of women.
Let me remind you that in 1979 the Islamic revolution took place in this country. As a result of this event, women were obliged to wear a veil or a special headscarf-hijab. In addition, in public places it is imperative to wear clothes that cover your legs. You yourself understand that these are rather tough measures and there can be no question of any gender equality.
So, the referee Shan Massey entered the field in the usual “robe” of the referee. That is, in shorts and leggings. Legs, as you yourself understand, are naked, not covered. In this regard, the censors of Iran, when Shan Massi appeared in the frame, the broadcast was interrupted. Spectators could admire the surroundings of the stadium. That is, in fact, ordinary English landscapes.
As you can imagine, the judge appeared quite often in the shot. Thus, the broadcast had to be interrupted more than a hundred times.
My Stealthy Freedom reaction
A human rights organization that advocates for women's rights reacted to the censorship almost overnight. The message says that the broadcast of a football match has turned not just into a show, but a real mockery of connoisseurs of sports game # 1. Censors banned showing a woman arbiter in shorts. Instead of Shan Massey, football lovers could admire the views of London.
It is interesting that the commentators did not stand aside either. One of them joked at the end of the match. He asked all viewers and fans if they liked this geographic show !!!
Yes, Iran is an Islamic country with its own rules and traditions. But you should not bring religiosity to the point of absurdity. It would be better if Iran would not broadcast matches where women are referees at all.
Thus, Iranian Central Television, together with state censors, simply mocked fans and football fans. For example, in Ukraine, Kateryna Monzul successfully works as the chief referee at important, central matches. Everything should be in moderation.
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