Bend It Like Beckham

They may not share a high profile as their male counterparts --who stand sixth at the futsal global ranking-- but female Iranian futsal players are making headway towards glory. With motivation at its peak, sky is the limit for these young athletes. Photos belong to the Iran's Women's Premier Futsal League match between Fulad-e Mahan-e Sepahan (from Isfahan) and Melli Haffari-ye Ahwaz.

Source: Mehr News

Warming up before the game.

Beauty comes first: cosmetic rhinoplasty despite all the testosterone.

For many Iranians it could invoke the memory of Iran’s legendary goalkeeper Ahmadreza Abedzadeh’s supernatural performance in the historic World Cup 1998 qualifier against Australia where he saved a dangerous cross with only one hand -- Shaquille O’Neal style.

Aspiring futsallers watching their role models.