Two more Iranians seek asylum in Australia after football team flies out – reports

At least one player reportedly refused to board plane homeTeam’s departure for Malaysia ends Women’s Asian Cup sagaFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo more members of the Iranian women’s football team have reportedly sought asylum in Australia after competing in the Women’s Asian Cup.A plane left Sydney airport on Tuesday night local time for Malaysia, reports said, with players and staff, ending a dramatic two days when five players were granted asylum after refusing to return home. Continue reading...

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Mar 11, 2026 - 00:04
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Two more Iranians seek asylum in Australia after football team flies out – reports

  • At least one player reportedly refused to board plane home

  • Team’s departure for Malaysia ends Women’s Asian Cup saga

Two more members of the Iranian women’s football team have reportedly sought asylum in Australia after competing in the Women’s Asian Cup.

A plane left Sydney airport on Tuesday night local time for Malaysia, reports said, with players and staff, ending a dramatic two days when five players were granted asylum after refusing to return home.

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