Fans of Taj (Esteghlal) football team chanting the national slogan “Reza Shah, test in peace”

A video circulating on social media shows fans of Taj (Esteghlal) football team chanting the national slogan "Reza Shah, rest in peace" as they exited Aryamehr (Azadi) Stadium at the end of the match between Taj and Paykan The slogan, which has become a symbol of opposition to the Islamic Republic and nostalgia for the Pahlavi era, was loudly echoed by the crowd, reflecting a political undercurrent that continues to surface in public gatherings such as football matches.