SocietyIranian footballers who protested anthem granted Australian citizenship

Former Iranian footballers Fatemeh Pasandideh and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh have become Australian citizens after refusing to sing Iran’s anthem before a Women’s Asian Cup match. They said they were proud and grateful, while five others from the delegation who sought protection later returned to Iran.

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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-08-06 08:15Original