Iranian women's soccer team arrive back in Iran after some withdrew asylum claim - Reuters
Iranian women's soccer team arrive back in Iran after some withdrew asylum claim Reuters
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"the country welcomes its children with open arms and the government guarantees their security."
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Atefeh Ramezanisadeh is a member of the Iranian women's national soccer team who chose to remain in Australia.
A member of the Iranian women's football team.
Mohammad Reza Aref is the first Vice President of Iran who commented on the safety of returning players.
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Two Iranian women's soccer players, Fatemeh Pasandideh and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh, have been granted asylum in Australia and were recently seen training with Brisbane Roar's elite squad, marking their first public appearance since their asylum status was revealed.
Several members of Iran’s national women’s soccer team have returned to Iran after their participation in the Women's Asian Cup in Australia, though two players, Fatemeh Pasandideh and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh, chose to seek asylum and are now training with the Brisbane Roar club.
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