Iran Women’s Football Team Return Home After Australia Asylum Drama – Report

Iran Women’s Football Team Return Home After Australia Asylum Drama – Report

Last Updated:March 18, 2026, 7:32 PM IST Iran’s women’s team returned home after an asylum drama in Australia, where protests, fear of backlash, and late-night escapes exposed deep tensions beyond football. Members of Iran’s women’s football team arrive at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Sepang, Malaysia (AP) Players from the Iran women’s national football…

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After ‘Traitor’ Jibe, Two More Members Of Iranian Women Football Team Claim Asylum In Australia

After ‘Traitor’ Jibe, Two More Members Of Iranian Women Football Team Claim Asylum In Australia

Last Updated:March 11, 2026, 09:11 IST Iranian women footballers stayed silent when the national anthem was played ahead of a match in Australia last week. Australia’s Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke (center) poses with an Iranian football player (right) and team official (left) in Sydney. (AFP Photo) Two additional members of Iran’s national women’s football…

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