Footballers branded ‘traitors’ by Iran for protest become Australian citizens
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- Guardian Australia·14h agoTwo Iranian female footballers granted Australian citizenship after protest
Iran players stayed in country after Asian Cup in March Duo condemned as traitors in Iran for not singing anthem Two former Iranian footballers said on Thursday they were “proud” to have been granted Australian citizenship after being called traitors at home for refusing to sing…
Read at Guardian Australia → - The West Australian·17h agoIranian soccer players granted Australian citizenship
Two women from Iran's national soccer team who sought asylum in Australia following an Asian Cup game are celebrating after being granted citizenship.
Read at The West Australian → - Independent World·18h agoIranian women footballers granted Australian citizenship after seeking asylum
The two female footballers sought asylum in Australia earlier this year and have now been granted citizenship
Read at Independent World → - BBC World·19h agoIranian footballers who defied Tehran become Australian citizens
They were among seven members of Iran's team to be granted humanitarian visas while in Australia for the Women's Asian Cup - but the other five changed their minds and returned home.
Read at BBC World → - The West World·1d agoFootballers branded ‘traitors’ by Iran for protest become Australian citizens
Two Iranian soccer players branded “traitors” for refusing to sing their national anthem during the FIFA Women’s World Cup have become Australian citizens.
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