Amid fears over their safety, five members of the Iranian women’s soccer squad have sought asylum in Australia and and are currently safe with police, a source told CNN Sports.
Five Iranian women’s soccer players apply for asylum in Australia after fleeing team as supporters plead for action
https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/09/sport/australia-iran-women-soccer-asian-cup-intl-hnk
4 Comments
ExistingConsumingSpace@midwest.social · 3 pts · 174d
I hope the best for them, but given the general white supremacy and rising Islamophobia in Australia, I hope their able to eventually move to a better state.
stylusmobilus@aussie.zone · 0 pts · 173d
They’ll be fine. It might be a bit more welcoming than you think for these women.
They’ll be playing professional football in the women’s A-League for a start.
DragonTypeWyvern@midwest.social · 1 pts · 173d
Ah, yes, famously well respected sport, women's football. So well respected the US women's team holds the record for world cup wins.
stylusmobilus@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 173d
Yeah righto, not sure what your point is there