Players' union FIFPRO expressed serious concerns for team after criticism for not singing anthem before first match.

There are urgent calls for Australia to take action before the team return to Iran but with no word from the players themselves the situation is fraught and uncertain

Over 66,000 people signed a petition calling on the Australian government to ensure the players don't leave "while credible fears for their safety remain."

The Iranian women’s football team faced an unexpected crowd of protesters on the Gold Coast, Australia after their final match in the Asian Cup on Sunday (8 March). The crowd,…

After being eliminated from the Asian Cup, the players reportedly escaped their regime minders and are being looked after by police in Queensland

MIAMI: US President Donald Trump said Monday that Australia had agreed to grant asylum to some of Iran’s visiting women’s football team, amid fears they could face retaliation…

La nazionale, eliminata in Coppa d'Asia, al primo match non aveva cantato l'inno (ANSA)

Australia grants visas to five Iranian women soccer players amid U.S. intervention for their safety during the Asian Cup tournament.

Players' union FIFPRO expressed serious concerns for team after criticism for not singing anthem before first match.

Nach dem Aus beim Asien Cup beantragen Spielerinnen der iranischen Nationalmannschaft Asyl in Australien – mit Erfolg. Sogar US-Präsident Donald Trump hatte sich eingeschaltet.

Australia’s responsibilities for the welfare of the Iran women’s football team are not over, as advocates expect more players to seek asylum

Nach ihrem stillen Protest beim Asien Cup drohte ihnen im Iran Verfolgung. In Australien erleben fünf Fußballerinnen nun einen emotionalen Neuanfang. Aber die Sorge um den Rest…

Il ministro degli Interni australiano Tony Burke ha dichiarato che l'Australia ha concesso asilo a cinque giocatrici della nazionale di calcio femminile iraniana, che si…

Weil sie bei der Hymne schwiegen, droht Irans Fußball-Frauen in ihrer Heimat die Todesstrafe. Australien bietet ihnen Asyl an. Doch ein Teil des Teams ist nun auf dem Weg nach…

One of the seven women who received visas has reversed her decision after speaking to teammates, minister says

Eine weitere iranische Spielerin und ein Teammitglied bekommen Asyl, nachdem die Auswahl beim Asien Cup für Aufsehen gesorgt hatte. Fünf Fußballerinnen sind bereits geblieben.

Tony Burke says one player and one support member reunited with five players given asylum, as remainder of squad travels back via Kuala Lumpur

Activists played a key role in making contact with the women as they tried to dodge their minders.

An Iranian women's football player decides to return home after initially seeking asylum in Australia, amid safety concerns.

Sydney: An Iranian women’s football team member who sought sanctuary in Australia has changed her mind after speaking with teammates, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said…

One player has changed her mind at the last minute and decided to return home