News agency says event was a birthday, and that most of those detained have been released

Hundreds of female fans protest outside stadium in city of Mashhad; FIFA has demanded Iranian authorities allow women into the games

Mehdi Mahdavikia, who scored a goal during famous victory over US at 1998 World Cup, upsets ultraconservatives by wearing a kit that had flags of all FIFA members, including Israel

Iranian soccer federation doesn't specify why it was handed down ban from Asian Football Confederation, whether decision was linked to shootdown of passenger plane

Following pressure to let female fans attend World Cup qualifiers, Iranian sports ministry reported to tell soccer organization it will allow women at national team game next month

Sahar Khodayari, now memorialized as 'blue girl,' died from injuries after she was detained for trying to enter stadium dressed as a man

Gianni Infantino says Tehran has reneged on previous commitments to allow females into games, demands steps to ensure they are able to attend matches