Jordan has accused the goalkeeper of the Iranian Women's Football team of being a man. 32-year-old Zohreh Koudaei helped Iran defeat Jordan in the Asia Cup qualifier. She's now facing calls for a 'gender verification probe'. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Jordan accuses Iran of 'playing a man' | Who is Zohreh Koudaei?

Goalkeeper of Iranian women's football team Zohreh Koudaei, who has been facing calls to confirm her gender, opened up and dismissed the claims after the Jordan Football Association made allegations that Iran played a man in a women's international contest.

'I am a WOMAN': Iranian goalkeeper Zohreh Koudaei reacts to claims that she is a MAN, vows to sue Jordanian FA

It might appear to be an unusual incident but has been deemed as a "very serious issue" after Jordan accused Iran of playing a man in a women's international, even demanded a "gender verification check".

Jordan accuses Iran of playing a MAN as goalkeeper during crucial women's match, demands gender probe

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Gravitas: Jordan accuses Iran of 'playing a man' | Who is Zohreh Koudaei?

'I am a WOMAN': Iranian goalkeeper Zohreh Koudaei reacts to claims that she is a MAN, vows to sue Jordanian FA

Jordan accuses Iran of playing a MAN as goalkeeper during crucial women's match, demands gender probe