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How a bid for freedom by Iran’s women footballers unfolded in Australia

The furore over not singing their anthem at the Asian Cup was only the start of the drama as players weighed up a chance to seek asylum amid uncertainty about their fate back home

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domenica 8 marzo 2026·aljazeera.com
Iran women’s football team sing anthem, exit Asian Cup amid safety concerns
Players sing, salute during anthem in last Asian Cup game as rights activists raise concerns over their return to Iran.
domenica 8 marzo 2026·theguardian.com
‘Grave concerns’ for Iran’s return home after Women’s Asian Cup elimination
Iran’s women’s football team has been at the centre of dramatic scenes following their Asian Cup exit on the Gold Coast

lunedì 9 marzo 2026·

theguardian.com

Time is running out for the Iranian women’s football team as fears for their safety grow | Jack Snape

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

lunedì 9 marzo 2026·

bbc.com

Iran football team: Australia urged to protect Lionesses after elimination at Asian Cup

Concern has grown for team after one critic called them 'wartime traitors' for failing to salute during the Iranian anthem.

lunedì 9 marzo 2026·

independent.co.uk

Crowds chase Iran women’s football team bus in Australia, demanding asylum

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,…

lunedì 9 marzo 2026·

theguardian.com

Five members of Iranian women’s football team reportedly seeking to remain in Australia

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

lunedì 9 marzo 2026·

aljazeera.com

Australia grants asylum to five Iranian women footballers

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

martedì 10 marzo 2026·

theguardian.com

More Iran women’s football team members expected to seek asylum in Australia

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

mercoledì 11 marzo 2026·

theguardian.com

How a bid for freedom by Iran’s women footballers unfolded in Australia

The furore over not singing their anthem at the Asian Cup was only the start of the drama as players weighed up a chance to seek asylum amid uncertainty about their fate back home

mercoledì 11 marzo 2026·

theguardian.com

Iran’s women footballers faced an impossible choice, but we must not romanticise what they are going through | Shiva Mokri and Moones…

For Iranian women in Australia, watching the courageous decision faced by the team has felt personal. But seeking refuge comes with grief and uncertainty

mercoledì 11 marzo 2026·

bbc.com

Inside the Australian hotel where Iranian footballers escaped to claim asylum

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

mercoledì 11 marzo 2026·

thehindu.com

Iranian women's football squad member changes mind on Australia asylum offer, to return home

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

mercoledì 11 marzo 2026·

arabnews.com

Iranian women’s football team member changes mind on asylum in Australia

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…

mercoledì 11 marzo 2026·

independent.co.uk

Two more Iranian footballers granted asylum in Australia before dramatic reversal

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

giovedì 12 marzo 2026·

aljazeera.com

How Iran’s women footballers took asylum in Australia and what happens next

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

Iran women’s football team sing anthem, exit Asian Cup amid safety concerns

‘Grave concerns’ for Iran’s return home after Women’s Asian Cup elimination

Time is running out for the Iranian women’s football team as fears for their safety grow | Jack Snape

Iran football team: Australia urged to protect Lionesses after elimination at Asian Cup

Crowds chase Iran women’s football team bus in Australia, demanding asylum

Five members of Iranian women’s football team reportedly seeking to remain in Australia

Australia grants asylum to five Iranian women footballers

More Iran women’s football team members expected to seek asylum in Australia

How a bid for freedom by Iran’s women footballers unfolded in Australia

Iran’s women footballers faced an impossible choice, but we must not romanticise what they are going through | Shiva Mokri and Moones…

Inside the Australian hotel where Iranian footballers escaped to claim asylum

Iranian women's football squad member changes mind on Australia asylum offer, to return home

Iranian women’s football team member changes mind on asylum in Australia

Two more Iranian footballers granted asylum in Australia before dramatic reversal

How Iran’s women footballers took asylum in Australia and what happens next