(MENAFN- Nam News Network) Women throng Saudi stadium for Italian Super Cup
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Jan 17 - Women fans are pictured in the stands during Wednesday's match. Chaperoned by men, thousands of women thronged a Saudi stadium for the Italian Supercup final between Juventus and AC Milan, brushing off a controversy over entry restrictions. With painted faces and banners, female football fans entered the King Abdullah Sports City stadium in western Jeddah city through designated turnstiles for "families", with solo women barred from purchasing tickets. More than 15,000 women among the 62,000 crowd, accompanied by men or male children, Italian football league president Gaetano Micciche hailed the turnout a success. Photo courtesy of Fayez Nureldine.
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