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

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

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

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…

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

GOLD COAST: The Iranian women’s soccer team left Australia without seven squad members after tearful protests of their departure outside Sydney Airport and frantic final efforts…

Irans Fußballnationalmannschaft der Frauen spielte in Australien, als der Krieg ausbrach. Beim Asien-Cup protestierten sie gegen das Regime. Fünf Spielerinnen erhalten nun Asyl in…

Al Jazeera breaks down the events surrounding the Iranian team – from the national anthem row to the players' escape.