Iranian Footballers Say Australia Has Given Them 'Hope' for Safe Future

‘Overwhelmed’: Iranian players break silence

Two members of Iran’s women’s football team have made their first public comments since starting their new lives in Australia.

Iranian footballers say Australia has given them 'hope' for safe future

The duo had sought aslyum after their football team did not sing the national anthem during a match.

Asylum-seeking Iranian soccer players declare intent to play in Australia

Iranian footballers Fatemeh Pasandideh and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh have confirmed their desire to remain in Australia to continue their careers.

Iranian footballers who sought asylum in Australia 'overwhelmed' by support

Two Iranian footballers who were granted refuge in Australia following the AFC Women's Asian Cup say they are focused on their health, safety and rebuilding their lives.