Iranian women will soon have access to football stadiums, assures FIFA

Gianni Infantino, head of football's world governing body, FIFA, has said that it has given him assurance that it will soon allow its women to attend soccer matches.

Infantino met with Iranian leaders, including President Hassan Rouhani during a visit to Tehran to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Iran's football federation.

He also attended me only football match which drew criticism from rights activists, reports the Voice of America.

The FIFA president, without naming any dignitary, said he was "promised" that Iranian women will soon have access to football stadiums.