Fifth member of Iranian women's soccer team leaves Australia

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A fifth member of the Iranian women's football team has withdrawn her asylum claim and left the country.

The Australian government granted seven team members, including a player handler, humanitarian visas last week while they were in the country for the Asian Cup tournament.

Now there are fears players may have been coerced into changing their minds, and what might happen to them when they return.
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