Debra Döring, the representative of the German Federal Parliament and foreign policy spokesperson of the Green Party faction, in announcing the acceptance of the political sponsorship of Rashid Mazhari, the former goalkeeper of the Iranian soccer team, demanded his immediate and unconditional release and the end of his detention in solitary confinement. Referring to Mazahi's presence in the Iran national team and the 2018 World Cup in Russia, Doering announced in a statement that this footballer was arrested after publicly criticizing the Islamic Republic and is currently in prison under harsh conditions. This German MP said: "Rashid is in prison because he expressed his opinions and views freely." He also pointed out the concern of human rights organizations about the fate of Mezahi and warned against the possibility of issuing and carrying out a death sentence for this player. In the process, she also announced: "I take upon myself the political sponsorship of Rashid Mazahi." With this action, I want to ensure that his case is not forgotten and that his fate will continue to be in the focus of public opinion and political circles. I demand his immediate and unconditional release and the immediate end of isolation." Read more details on the website.

Debra Döring, the representative of the German Federal Parliament and foreign policy spokesperson of the Green Party faction, in announcing the acceptance of the political sponsorship of Rashid Mazhari, the former goalkeeper of the Iranian soccer team, demanded his immediate and unconditional release and the end of his detention in solitary confinement. Referring to Mazahi's presence in the Iran national team and the 2018 World Cup in Russia, Doering announced in a statement that this footballer was arrested after publicly criticizing the Islamic Republic and is currently in prison under harsh conditions. This German MP said: "Rashid is in prison because he expressed his opinions and views freely." He also pointed out the concern of human rights organizations about the fate of Mezahi and warned against the possibility of issuing and carrying out a death sentence for this player. In the process, she also announced: "I take upon myself the political sponsorship of Rashid Mazahi." With this action, I want to ensure that his case is not forgotten and that his fate will continue to be in the focus of public opinion and political circles. I demand his immediate and unconditional release and the immediate end of isolation." Read more details on the website.