Footballers branded ‘traitors’ by Iran for protest become Australian citizens
2 sources·Updated August 6, 2026
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- BBC World·1h agoIranian footballers who defied Tehran become Australian citizens
They were among seven members of Iran's team to be granted humanitarian visas while in Australia for the Women's Asian Cup - but the other five changed their minds and returned home.
Read at BBC World → - The West World·13h agoFootballers branded ‘traitors’ by Iran for protest become Australian citizens
Two Iranian soccer players branded “traitors” for refusing to sing their national anthem during the FIFA Women’s World Cup have become Australian citizens.
Read at The West World →
