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Turkey unleashes "women's power" to teach men

The Turkish Football Federation launches its "broadside" against men

In Iran, women are banned from watching football matches. Jafar Panahi's "Offside" tells the story of several young women who dress up as boys and try and sneak into a 2006 World Cup match between Iran and Bahrain. It is a heartwarming and often comical tale of Iran's youth chafing at the heavy handed social mores skewed against women which are laid down by the orthodox clergy.

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Soccerblog @ Sep 22, 2011 1:22 AM EDT | Blog Profile

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