Darius the Great Is Not Okay

What does the team Melli jersey symbolize to Darius in the novel, Darius the Great Is Not Okay?

Darius the Great Is Not Okay

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The Team Melli Jersey that Sohrab gifts Darius symbolizes Iranian nationalism. Darius feels most like a true Persian while wearing the same jersey donned by the Iranian national soccer team. He rarely takes the jersey off after receiving it to maintain the sense of belonging it provides.

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