Five Iranian footballers granted Australian visas after anthem protest

BBC·Mar 10

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Five Iranian women's football players have been granted humanitarian visas in Australia after protesting their national anthem. The players were part of the Iranian national team, and their visas have been reported as a form of asylum. However, the status of other team members and the details of the situation remain unclear, with reports of additional players seeking asylum and at least one person changing their mind about staying in Australia.

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