Iranian women’s football player in Australia reverses asylum claim after talking with teammates

Iranian women’s football player in Australia reverses asylum claim after talking with teammates

Malay Mail Online - Sports·2026-03-12 15:00

SYDNEY, March 11 — An Iranian women’s football team member who sought sanctuary in Australia has changed her mind after speaking with teammates, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said today. 

Seven members of Iran’s visiting women’s football team had claimed asylum in Australia after they were branded “traitors” at home over a pre-match protest.

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