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Iranian women’s football team arrives in Malaysia from Australia

Iranian women’s football team arrives in Malaysia from Australia

Summary

The Iranian women's soccer team traveled to Malaysia after Australia gave six players and one staff member humanitarian visas. These team members were concerned about their safety if they returned to Iran, due to not singing the national anthem at a recent tournament.

Key Facts

  • The Iranian women's soccer team went from Australia to Malaysia.
  • Australia gave humanitarian visas to six players and one staff member.
  • These visas were given because of safety concerns.
  • The concerns arose after team members did not sing the national anthem at the Women's Asian Cup.
  • The Iranian team was worried about going back to Iran.
  • Humanitarian visas are used to protect people facing danger in their own countries.

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