LatestSee moreFears grow for Iran Women despite Australia granting five visasMarch 10 – Five members of the Iranian women’s football team have been granted humanitarian visas in Australia after their Asian Cup exit – but the fate of the rest remains unclear amid fears for their safety.
Aussie Immigration Minister Tony Burke said the five women “were moved to a safe location” by local police. He said other squad members had been told they are welcome to stay in the country.
The team has come under worldwide scrutiny since the USA and Israel launched attacks on Iran. Read more …
Inside World Football Iran Women’s Soccer Team Is Feeling The Effects Of The War All The Way In AustraliaFollowing the Iran women’s national soccer team’s third group-stage match of the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup, five members of the team have reportedly defected and are now in protective Australian police custody. The defections come on the heels of a turbulent week for the team following the joint U.S.-Israel military offensive against Iran, which killed…
Defector Iranian women’s team sing anthem and salute flag ahead of Australia gameMarch 5 – In contrast with their opening game at the Women’s Asian Cup, Iran’s players sang the national anthem while saluting their flag against hosts Australia.
The team had refused to sing the anthem before their curtain raiser against South Korea, an act that was seen defying the regime in Iran, which is under attack from the United States and Israel.
On Thursday, at the Gold Coast Stadium, Read more …Inside World Football 2 months ago Iran Women's Football Team Refuses To Sing National Anthem In Protest Amid War With US, IsraelThe Iranian women's national soccer team made a silent protest during the opening match of the Women's Asian Cup, as they refused to sing their national anthem, which was played over the speakers at Cbus Super Stadium on the Gold Coast.
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LatestSee moreFears grow for Iran Women despite Australia granting five visasMarch 10 – Five members of the Iranian women’s football team have been granted humanitarian visas in Australia after their Asian Cup exit – but the fate of the rest remains unclear amid fears for their safety.
Aussie Immigration Minister Tony Burke said the five women “were moved to a safe location” by local police. He said other squad members had been told they are welcome to stay in the country.
The team has come under worldwide scrutiny since the USA and Israel launched attacks on Iran. Read more …Inside World Football 1 month ago Iran Women’s Soccer Team Is Feeling The Effects Of The War All The Way In AustraliaFollowing the Iran women’s national soccer team’s third group-stage match of the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup, five members of the team have reportedly defected and are now in protective Australian police custody. The defections come on the heels of a turbulent week for the team following the joint U.S.-Israel military offensive against Iran, which killed…Defector 1 month ago Iranian women’s team sing anthem and salute flag ahead of Australia gameMarch 5 – In contrast with their opening game at the Women’s Asian Cup, Iran’s players sang the national anthem while saluting their flag against hosts Australia.
The team had refused to sing the anthem before their curtain raiser against South Korea, an act that was seen defying the regime in Iran, which is under attack from the United States and Israel.
On Thursday, at the Gold Coast Stadium, Read more …Inside World Football 2 months ago Iran Women's Football Team Refuses To Sing National Anthem In Protest Amid War With US, IsraelThe Iranian women's national soccer team made a silent protest during the opening match of the Women's Asian Cup, as they refused to sing their national anthem, which was played over the speakers at Cbus Super Stadium on the Gold Coast.NDTV.com 2 months ago Scotland face Belgium, Israel and Luxembourg in World CupBBC 6 months ago
