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To: Cronos

“Persepolis FC fans”

Note that “Persepolis” is a preferred term of Iran’s Zoroastrian minority. If some soccer fans were expressing support for Israel, it’s likely because they’re Zoroastrians, not Muslims.


15 posted on 10/09/2023 9:17:26 PM PDT by irishjuggler
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To: irishjuggler

LOL you don’t know what you’re talking about. Persepolis was the name of the capital city of the Persian Achaemenid Empire which was burned down by Alexander the Great. The ruins are located close to the modern day city of Shiraz. Iranians revere their pre islamic heritage and history and the name Persepolis is very popular for sports teams, buildings, etc. You wanna find a Persian restaurant in the next town you visit? Try “Persepolis” first!


26 posted on 10/09/2023 11:00:28 PM PDT by parisa
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