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🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Asylum for Iranian Female Footballers: Escape at Terminal 1

Seven players from Iran's female football team have accepted Australia's asylum offer after facing threats in their homeland for their actions during a national anthem.

Mar 10 • 15:30 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

How a bid for freedom by Iran’s women footballers went deep into extra time

The Iranian women's football team faced significant challenges at the Asia Cup, symbolizing the struggle for women's rights in Iran as they were branded 'traitors' for not singing the national anthem.

Mar 10 • 11:34 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

War in Iran: Asylum instead of Prison for Iran's Female Footballers

Five Iranian female footballers are granted asylum in Australia to escape the threat of imprisonment in their home country.

Mar 10 • 10:35 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Iranian female footballers granted asylum in Australia. Donald Trump advocated for this

Five Iranian female footballers have been granted asylum in Australia after a series of events led to their application, with support from notable figures including Donald Trump.

Mar 10 • 09:59 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Football: Australia grants asylum to five Iranian female footballers

Australia has granted asylum to five female Iranian footballers who were labeled as 'traitors' for their vocal and political stance during a national anthem song.

Mar 10 • 08:42 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Iran War: Iranian Female Footballers Receive Asylum in Australia

Five Iranian female footballers have expressed joy after being granted humanitarian visas in Australia.

Mar 10 • 06:43 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Iranian footballers chanted 'Aussie, Aussie, Aussie' when granted asylum, says Burke – video

Five members of the Iranian women's football team have been granted humanitarian visas in Australia, and advocates anticipate an increase in asylum requests from other players.

Mar 10 • 04:11 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

After Threats: Five Iranian Female Footballers Granted Asylum in Australia

Five female football players from the Iranian national team have successfully received asylum in Australia following threats made against them.

Mar 10 • 00:09 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Morning Mail: five Iranian footballers granted humanitarian visas, Hanson secured solar rebate, Wallabies get boost

Five members of the Iranian women's football team are granted humanitarian visas in Australia amid ongoing regional conflict.

Mar 9 • 21:07 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

Iranian female footballers afraid of returning home try to stay in Australia

Iranian women’s national football team players refuse to sing the national anthem at a tournament, leading some to attempt to remain in Australia after the event.

Mar 9 • 21:00 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

Five Iranian female footballers receive asylum in Australia

Five players from the Iranian women's national football team have been granted asylum in Australia after participating in the Asian Championship.

Mar 9 • 20:14 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Politics live: Tony Burke to give statement about Iranian footballers; EU to sign defence partnership with Australia

Tony Burke, Australia's home affairs minister, is expected to provide a statement regarding the status of five Iranian women footballers seeking asylum, a matter recently highlighted by Donald Trump's announcement.

Mar 9 • 19:32 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

The asylum request to Australia of five Iranian female footballers on the run. Trump's intervention

Five Iranian female footballers who protested against the Iranian regime have requested asylum in Australia, receiving support from former U.S. President Donald Trump.

Mar 9 • 18:44 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
World

Iranian female footballers did not return from the championship in Australia, face threats at home

Iranian women's national football team players who participated in a championship in Australia have not returned to their home country due to threats they face.

Mar 9 • 18:21 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Donald Trump: Australia will provide asylum to Iranian footballers

Donald Trump announced that Australia is taking steps to provide asylum to members of Iran's women's national football team.

Mar 9 • 16:48 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
World

Australia will grant asylum to Iran women footballers, says Trump

US President Donald Trump announced that Australia will grant asylum to some members of Iran’s women football team due to concerns for their safety after a controversial match.

Mar 9 • 16:05 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

Donald Trump asked Australia to grant asylum to Iranian female footballers who did not sing their national anthem: "They will be killed if forced to return to Iran"

Donald Trump has urged Australia to grant asylum to the Iranian women's football team, fearing for their safety if they return home after not singing the national anthem.

Mar 9 • 15:34 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

D. Trump urges Australia to grant asylum to Iranian female footballers

Donald Trump is calling on Australia to provide asylum to Iranian national women's football team members who face potential harm if returned to Iran.

Mar 9 • 15:17 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
World

Iran: five female footballers seek protection in Australia: 'Risks if they return home'

Five Iranian national female football players have abandoned their team during the ongoing Asian Cup in Australia, seeking protection from local authorities due to fears of returning home.

Mar 9 • 14:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
World

Iranian women footballers 'seek refuge in Australia'

Five players from the Iranian women's football team have sought refuge in Australia due to fears of retaliation upon returning to Iran.

Mar 9 • 11:50 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Desperation for Iranian footballers, as coach says 'we are eager to come back'

Iran's women's football team faces increasing pressure from the Iranian Australian community amid fears of repercussions upon their return home after a controversial tournament.

Mar 9 • 03:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Iran footballers 'fear death penalty' after anthem protest and 'traitors' label

Iran's women football team fears execution after protesting against their regime by not singing the national anthem during a match in the Women’s Asian Cup.

Mar 8 • 16:54 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Sports

Lithuanian Women Draw with Estonian Footballers in a Nil-Nil Stalemate

The Lithuanian women's football team drew 0-0 with the Estonian team in a match held at Raudondvaris Stadium.

Mar 7 • 18:56 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Sports

'No way' Iran’s women footballers can return, as calls grow to protect them in Australia

Iran's women football players face serious consequences if they return home after not singing the national anthem; calls for their protection and asylum in Australia are growing.

Mar 7 • 08:21 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Sports

Iran's women footballers surprised – made a complete turnaround

Iran's women's national football team sang and saluted during the national anthem before their match against Australia, contrasting their silence at a previous game and highlighting their complex emotions amid political turmoil.

Mar 5 • 13:46 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
World

Iranian footballers salute, sing national anthem after silence before opening game

Iran's women's football team sang the national anthem at their Women's Asian Cup match against Australia, starkly contrasting their previous silent protest against the regime.

Mar 5 • 09:47 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Sports

Iran's footballers playing on at Women's Asian Cup, amid war in Middle East

The Iranian women's soccer team demonstrated a silent act of defiance against the Islamic Republic by remaining silent during the national anthem at the Women's Asian Cup amidst ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Mar 3 • 19:37 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

No anthem and incorrectly worn veil: the slap of Iranian footballers to the regime

Iranian women's national football team protested against the regime by remaining silent during the national anthem and improperly wearing their veils during their Asian Cup match against South Korea.

Mar 3 • 14:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Outrage in Austria after man ordered to pay female footballers €625 each for secretly filming dressing room

A man in Austria received a suspended prison sentence and a fine for secretly filming female footballers in their changing room, triggering outrage and discussions on appropriate punishment.

Feb 25 • 10:43 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Joy of play, motherhood and being spied on by a coach in the shower. The mini-series Goddesses of Slavia will showcase women footballers

A new mini-series titled Goddesses of Slavia will highlight the experiences of women footballers, including themes of motherhood, joy of playing, and the challenges they face.

Feb 19 • 16:58 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Trailblazing Lionesses honoured in special tribute to women's football pioneers

Two pioneering women footballers from the 1920s, Lily Parr and Lizzy Ashcroft, are being honored in a plaque unveiling ceremony in St Helens, Merseyside.

Feb 18 • 19:30 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Denmark has to do without Thomsen and Snerle at the start of the World Cup qualification

Danish footballers Janni Thomsen and Emma Snerle will miss the start of the Women's World Cup qualification due to injuries.

Feb 17 • 15:01 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Sports

Panini "Women Footballers 2025-2026", the album that celebrates the best of Italian women's football returns

The new edition of Panini's 'Calciatrici' album has been launched to celebrate Italian women's football, featuring 339 collectible cards of players from Serie A, B, and C.

Feb 9 • 14:49 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
Sports

Today’s young female footballers have their role models. Women's sports are rapidly evolving, says award-winning coach Hoffmannová

Award-winning coach Hoffmannová discusses the evolution of women's sports and the importance of role models for young female footballers.

Jan 12 • 11:20 UTC

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