Iran says women’s football captain has withdrawn Australia asylum bid

The captain of the Iranian women’s football team which played in the Asian Cup in Australia has withdrawn her bid for asylum, state media said on Sunday, making her the fifth member of the delegation to change her mind. A former player and a Persian-language television channel based outside Iran said the players had been pressured to reverse their stance through threats against families back home. But Iranian authorities have in turn accused Australia of pressuring the players to stay. Captai...

By Agence France-Presse

Iran says women's soccer captain drops Australia asylum bid

Five of the seven women who had been granted asylum in Australia have reportedly decided to return to Iran. Concerns about their safety arose after players remained silent during the Iranian national anthem.

Australian Broadcasting Corp. reports 5th Iranian soccer team member gives up asylum in Australia

Iranian Women Footballers Who Sought Asylum In Australia To Return Home

Three members of the Iranian women's football team who had sought asylum in Australia have decided to return to Iran, the government said on Sunday.