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SportsIranian footballers who defied Tehran become Australian citizens

The Iranian footballers were among seven members of the national team granted humanitarian visas while they were in Australia for the Women’s Asian Cup. Five of the other players later changed their minds and went back home. The players who stayed have now become Australian citizens, after defying Tehran by choosing not to return.

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BBBC News★★☆☆☆2026-08-06 09:04Original

Iranian footballers who defied Tehran become Australian citizens
Iranian footballers who defied Tehran become Australian citizensSports