Four Iranian women’s team members set to return home after being granted asylum in Australia

Two players and a staff member reportedly left Australia on Saturday, with Iranian state media reporting that the team captain will join themFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThree more members of the Iranian women’s football squad have left Australia, having previously sought asylum after playing in the Women’s Asian Cup.Players Mona Hamoudi, Zahra Sarbali and a team support staff member reportedly left Australia on Saturday night for Kuala Lumpur where they met up with other team members who are returning to Tehran. Continue reading...

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Four Iranian women’s team members set to return home after being granted asylum in Australia

Two players and a staff member reportedly left Australia on Saturday, with Iranian state media reporting that the team captain will join them

Three more members of the Iranian women’s football squad have left Australia, having previously sought asylum after playing in the Women’s Asian Cup.

Players Mona Hamoudi, Zahra Sarbali and a team support staff member reportedly left Australia on Saturday night for Kuala Lumpur where they met up with other team members who are returning to Tehran.

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