EPISODE · Mar 10, 2026 · 3 MIN
ThePrintPod: Why These Five Iranian Women Footballers Won't Go Back To Iran
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Five members of Iran’s women’s national football team have been granted humanitarian visas in Australia after refusing to sing the Iranian national anthem during a match with South Korea at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup. The decision allows them to remain in Australia amid concerns that they could face punishment if they returned to Iran. Samah Qundeel explains.
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Five members of Iran’s women’s national football team have been granted humanitarian visas in Australia after refusing to sing the Iranian national anthem during a match with South Korea at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup. The decision allows them to remain in Australia amid concerns that they could face punishment if they returned to Iran. Samah Qundeel explains.
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