THE Football Federation of Iran (FFI) faced allegations regarding the eligibility of at least four (4) players who turned out to be men. They were temporarily disqualified.
The development violates FIFA regulations. FIFA regulations state that players must have:
1. Be born female.
2. Undergone hormone therapy and surgery (if transitioning).
3. Had their eligibility confirmed by FIFA’s Medical Committee.
Football players are now in line for a sex-change operation. Despite strict rules in the Islamic Republic of Iran, players will be allowed to continue their careers after mandatory sex-change operations.
This case prompted the introduction of new rules, according to which all women are required to undergo gender testing before signing a contract with a football club.
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