Iran, Australia and Women's Asian Cup

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Iranian Women Soccer Members Reverse Australia Asylum Claim
One more member of the Iranian women’s soccer team granted asylum by Australia has decided to return to Iran, bringing the total to five of the original seven given refuge, according to a senior government official.

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Iranian women footballers granted asylum in Australia after anthem protest
Trump urges Australia to grant asylum to Iranian women’s soccer team after national anthem protest
5th member of Iranian women's soccer team gives up asylum in Australia
A fifth member of the Iranian women's soccer team who accepted a refugee visa to stay in Australia has left the country, the Australian government said on Monday local time.

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Iranian women’s soccer team to return to Middle East after asylum reversal
Four More Members of the Iranian Women’s Soccer Team Decide to Return to Iran
5th member of Iranian women’s soccer team decides against staying in Australia as refugee
"Overnight, three members of the Iranian Women's Football Team made the decision to join the rest of the team on their journey back to Iran," Burke said in a statement.

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Iran captain latest footballer to drop asylum bid, Iranian state media says
Four Iranian women’s team members set to return home after being granted asylum in Australia

Five Iranian footballers granted Australian visas after anthem protest

Concern has grown for team after one critic called them "wartime traitors" for failing to salute during the Iranian anthem.

From silence to song: Iran team’s anthem shift in Australia at soccer’s Women’s Asian Cup

The Iran women’s soccer team has sung and saluted as its national anthem played ahead of the Women’s Asian Cup contest against Australia.

Australian government urged to protect Iran women’s players labelled ‘wartime traitors’

Footballers sing and salute anthem days after standing silent at Asian Cup as Refugee Council fears team ‘at risk if they return’ to Iran
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5 Iranian female footballers granted Australian visas after anthem protest

Australia has granted asylum to five Iranian female soccer players, including team captain Zahra Ghanbari, following their protest against the national anthem.