Most of Iranian women’s soccer team left Australia after declining last-minute airport asylum offers

Iranian Soccer Player Who Accepted Asylum Changes Mind, Exposes Teammates' Safehouse

Five members of Iran's women's national soccer team are staying in Australia after accepting asylum following their silent national anthem protest at the Asian Cup.Two more members of the group initially agreed to remain as well, but one later changed her mind and returned to Iran — while also exposing the secret location where the others had been taken for safety.According to multiple reports, five players from the Iranian squad originally acce…

Iranian women’s football team member changes mind on asylum in Australia

Iranian women footballers claiming asylum in Australia evacuated from their safe house on Wednesday after one team member changed her mind and revealed their location to the Iranian embassy, Canberra said.

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7: The number of members of the Iranian women’s soccer team who were granted asylum in Australia on Wednesday – including six players and one of the team’s support staff – after they refused to sing the national anthem during the Asian Cup soccer tournament there. However, one of the seven women withdrew her request on Wednesday and is set to return to Iran, despite fears of possible reprisals against the protesting players.4: The number of Cana…

Six members of Iranian women's football team granted asylum in Australia

The Iranian women’s soccer team left Australia without six squad members after frantic final efforts inside the terminal by Australian officials, who sought to ensure the women understood they were being offered asylum. Initially offered to seven, one of the players changed her mind in a last-minute decision after speaking to other squad members.

Iran footballers evacuate from safe house in Australia

Iranian women footballers claiming asylum in Australia evacuated from their safe house on Wednesday after one team member changed her mind and revealed their location to the Iranian embassy, Canberra said. Seven members of Iran's visiting women's football delegation had sought sanctuary in Australia after they were branded "traitors" at home for refusing to sing the national anthem. But one member of the group had second thoughts after speaking …

Iran women's team lands in Malaysia amid asylum talks

The Iranian women's football team has split between Malaysia and Australia after their Asian Cup exit. Some players remain in Australia under humanitarian visas, while the rest await a flight home amid safety concerns.