Seven members of Iran’s women’s soccer team defect to Australia amid the war

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Senior Iranian government and football officials have accused Australia of taking asylum-seeking women's players 'hostage' after seven members of the team were given humanitarian visas this week.

The regime also issued a message personally addressed to the players who did choose to leave Australia, which said: 'Dear ladies... Iran awaits you with open arms. Do not worry. Return home.'

The Iranian team sparked global headlines after they refused to sing their national anthem during their first match at the Asian Cup on the Gold Coast on March 2.

Full story: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-15634467/Iran-Australia-soccer-football-team-hostage-anthem-boycott-asylum-Asia-Cup.html

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