Gianni Infantino says he has raised the issue of women being allowed to attend games in IranGianni Infantino speaks to reporters in IranFIFA president Gianni Infantino says Iran has assured him female fans will "soon" be allowed into stadiums. Women are banned from attending games in Iran and 35 were arrested for trying to get into Thursday's match. But Infantino opened a FIFA equality conference on Friday by claiming his visit could help "many women around the world". Infantino said: "I hope, I am confident, I was promised that women in Iran will have access to football stadiums soon." A FIFA spokesperson said: "FIFA is strongly committed to promoting the protection of human rights, including especially the right of women to attend football matches.

Source: Sky sports March 02, 2018 08:48 UTC