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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks agoWomen
Iran women's football team salute, sing national anthem in Asian Cup match
Iran's women's football team sang their national anthem before their Australia match after remaining silent in their opening game, amid ongoing conflict and difficulty contacting families back home.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago'Iran's women are heroes - they want to be free'
Iran's women's football team declined to sing the national anthem at the Asian Cup amid escalating military conflict and domestic unrest, creating immense pressure on players caught between government expectations and public sentiment.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week agoTrump says Australia has taken care of' some Iranian women footballers
Five Iranian women's football players who refused to sing their national anthem at the AFC Women's Asian Cup received asylum protection in Australia, with additional players potentially following as concerns mount over their safety if returned to Iran.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks agoIran women's football team salute, sing national anthem in Asian Cup match
Iran's women's football team sang their national anthem before their Australia match after remaining silent in their opening game, amid ongoing conflict and difficulty contacting families back home.
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fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
1 week agoWhy are Iranian players staying in Australia after Asian Cup elimination and why is Donald Trump involved?
Iran's women's football team refused to sing the national anthem at the AFC Women's Asian Cup in protest against their government, leading to safety concerns that prompted some players to remain in Australia with government assistance.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week agoFears Grow for Iran Women's Soccer Team Who Sent Help' Message as They Return to Middle East After National Anthem Controversy
Iran's women's football team faces safety concerns after refusing to sing the national anthem at the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup, with FIFPRO unable to contact players as they return home amid political tensions.
fromESPN.com
1 week agoFIFPRO calls on FIFA, AFC to guarantee safety of Iran women's national team
We've been asking [the Australian government] to work on the players having agency. It's a really challenging situation. There may be players who want to return. There may be some players within the group who would like to seek asylum, or would like to stay in Australia for longer. There may be some who are incredibly concerned about the potential journey home.
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