Iran captain latest footballer to drop asylum bid, Iranian state media says
Five of the seven members of the women's football delegation who originally sought to stay in Australia have now chosen to return home.
Iran captain latest footballer to drop asylum bid, Iranian state media says
Five of the seven members of the women's football delegation who originally sought to stay in Australia have now chosen to return home. Grouped from 4 articles across 4 sources.
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Captain of Iran’s women’s team withdraws Australia asylum bid: State media
Zahra Ghanbari is fifth football player to withdraw her request after seven squad members sought asylum in Australia.
Iran says women's soccer captain drops Australia asylum bid
Five of the seven women who had been granted asylum in Australia have reportedly decided to return to Iran. Concerns about their safety arose after players remained silent during the Iranian national anthem.
Iran says women’s football captain withdraws Australia asylum bid
The Iranian authorities have accused Australia of pressuring the players to stay.
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