French-Iranian author and illustrator Marjane Satrapi, best known for the book and film "Persopolis", has refused the French legion d'honneur over the country's "hypocrisy" in its dealings with Iran.

Beiranvand, goalkeeper of Persepolis and the Iranian national team, will be sidelined for several weeks due his wrist’s injury. This injury to the national team star has sparked a severe dispute ...