Iran women's soccer team returns home
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A fifth of seven members of the Iran women's soccer team who accepted refugee visas to stay in Australia has changed her mind, a sport official says.
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Members of Iran’s national women’s soccer team were greeted with a welcome ceremony upon their return to the Islamic Republic after several of the players sought asylum in Australia. “First of all we are so happy to be in Iran ...
A former Iranian soccer player on Wednesday detailed the experience of the national team as it has faced intense scrutiny from the government.
Iranian women soccer players returned home after Australia's asylum offer, allegedly facing threats to their families for not standing during the national anthem.