Australia Grants asylum to five Iranian women footballers amid anthem controversy
TL;DR
Australia has granted asylum visas to five Iranian women footballers visiting for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup amid safety fears after they did not sing Iran’s national anthem; the rest of the team remained in a Gold Coast hotel with asylum decisions for others not yet confirmed, as FIFPRO warned of potential welfare risks on their return and U.S. President Trump publicly urged Australia to act.
- Trump says Australia has ‘taken care of’ some Iranian women footballers Al Jazeera
- Five Iranian women’s soccer players apply for asylum in Australia after fleeing team as supporters plead for action CNN
- 5 Iranian women's soccer players receive asylum in Australia after Trump pressure Fox News
- Five Iran Women soccer players defect with help of police following Asian Cup in Australia - The Athletic The New York Times
- Trump says Australia should grant Iranian women’s soccer team asylum The Washington Post
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