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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.
Fifpro was not invited to a key Fifa meeting on player welfare where agreements on minimum rest periods were made, leading to tensions and questions about the binding nature of these agreements, amid ongoing disputes over the football calendar and player workload.
A FIFPRO poll reveals that despite the record prize money at the 2023 Women's World Cup, one-third of the players earn less than $30,000 a year from their national teams and clubs combined. Additionally, one in five players supplement their income with a second job. The survey also highlights concerns regarding player welfare, with many players feeling they did not have enough rest before the tournament and insufficient post-tournament rest. Furthermore, some players did not receive the required pre-tournament medical exams and electrocardiograms, raising concerns about adherence to FIFA regulations.