MELBOURNE, Australia: Another three members of the Iran’s women’s soccer team who accepted refugee visas to stay in Australia have decided to return to their homeland, an Australian government minister said on Sunday. The departure leaves three of an initial seven squad members in Australia. “Overnight, three members of the Iranian Women’s Football Team made the decision to join the rest of the team on their journey back to Iran,” Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said in a statement.

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

Four of seven members of the women's football delegation who originally sought to stay in Australia have now chosen to return home.