Iranian football fans are reportedly bringing back the pre-1979 flag during matches, displaying it despite FIFA rules that restrict its use. According to NDTV, the flag features Iran’s green, white and red tricolour with a yellow lion and sun emblem in the center. The report describes the appearance of these pre-revolutionary symbols in fan sections, presenting them as a direct challenge to regulations set by international football’s governing body. The story highlights that the flag used is the one associated with Iran before the 1979 Islamic Revolution, which differs from Iran’s current national flag adopted after the revolution. By bringing the older emblem into stadium settings, fans seek visibility for the historical symbol even though FIFA restrictions are intended to govern how certain flags and insignia can be displayed during competitions. The report does not specify any formal disciplinary outcomes, match details, or which specific event the fans attended, focusing instead on the flags’ return and their design elements.