Iranian soccer players who sought asylum in Australia say anthem silence was protest against Tehran

FILE - Fatemeh Pasandideh, left, and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh, right, former members of the Iranian women’s soccer team, stand with Australia’s Minister for Home Affairs, Tony Burke, after receiving their citizenship in Brisbane, Australia, on Aug. 5, 2026. (Department of Home Affairs via AP, File)

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Two members of the Iranian women’s soccer team who claimed asylu…

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