They had initially sought sanctuary after declining to sing Iran's anthem, prompting fears for their safety.

Iranian women's football captain Zahra Ghanbari withdraws asylum bid in Australia, planning to return home amid ongoing pressures.

PARIS: The captain of the Iranian women’s football team which played in the Asian Cup in Australia has withdrawn her bid for asylum, state media said Sunday, making her the fifth…

Minister Tony Burke confirms another member of Iran’s women’s football team left Australia late Sunday night

SYDNEY: A fifth member of the Iranian women’s soccer team who had sought asylum in Australia has changed her mind and decided to return home to Iran, Australian media reported…

Only two of seven members of Iranian delegation who initially accepted asylum offers now remain in Australia

Most of the squad members who sparked a diplomatic furor by seeking asylum in Australia reversed their decisions and rejoined the team in Kuala Lumpur.

The footballers were given visas to stay in Australia after concerns the team would face repercussions at home.

Diaspora fears Iran placed intense and systematic pressure on the players’ families in Iran

ISTANBUL: The Iranian women’s soccer team arrived in Istanbul on Tuesday on their way home from Malaysia, after five players withdrew the asylum claims they had lodged in…

In sette avevano chiesto asilo, cinque hanno ritirato la richiesta

ISTANBUL: The Iranian women’s national football team landed at Istanbul Airport on Tuesday after several members of the delegation withdrew their asylum bids in Australia and…

They had initially sought sanctuary after declining to sing Iran's anthem, prompting fears for their safety.

The Iranian women’s football team have returned back to Iran where they have been promised a welcome ceremony in Tehran

Mehrere iranische Fußballerinnen beantragen nach der Asienmeisterschaft Asyl in Australien. Doch nur zwei von ihnen bleiben dort. Nun wird das Team in der Heimat von mehreren…

El régimen organiza un recibimiento oficial para aclamar a las integrantes de la selección femenina, tres semanas después de presionarlas para evitar que huyeran. Solo dos de las…