Iran women’s team captain ends Australia asylum bid and heads home
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Captain Zahra Ghanbari of Iran's women's national team has withdrawn her asylum bid in Australia and will return to Iran, the fifth member of the delegation to reverse plans after competing in the AFC Women's Asian Cup; several teammates and staff had already opted to leave for asylum, while Australia had offered protection to the players.
- Captain of Iran’s women’s team withdraws Australia asylum bid: State media Al Jazeera
- Three More Iranian Soccer Players Withdraw Bid for Asylum in Australia The New York Times
- 5th member of Iranian women's soccer team gives up asylum in Australia ESPN
- Some Iranian soccer players granted asylum by Australia chose to return home, local official says Fox News
- Four More Members of the Iranian Women’s Soccer Team Decide to Return to Iran WSJ
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