The captain of the Iranian football team renounces asylum and returns to her country
The captain of the Iranian women's national football team, Zahra Ghanbari, has withdrawn her asylum request and is set to return to Iran after previously applying for asylum in Australia.
Iran women’s football captain withdraws Australia asylum bid
The captain of Iran's women's football team, Zahra Ghanbari, has withdrawn her asylum bid in Australia, returning to Iran after four other delegation members also chose not to seek asylum.
Five Iranian female footballers granted asylum in Australia, Tehran calls for their return
Five female footballers from Iran's national team, including captain Zahra Ghanbari, have been granted asylum in Australia after requesting it post-tournament, leading Iranian officials to urge them to return.
Iran's national team leaves Australia without the five players who requested asylum
The Iranian women's football team left Australia without five players who requested asylum, including captain Zahra Ghanbari, after concerns for their safety upon returning to Iran.