Footballers branded ‘traitors’ by Iran for protest become Australian citizens
3 sources·Updated August 6, 2026
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- Guardian Australia·6h agoTwo Iranian female footballers granted Australian citizenship after protest
Iran players stayed in country after Asian Cup in March Duo condemned as traitors in Iran for not singing anthem Two former Iranian footballers said on Thursday they were “proud” to have been granted Australian citizenship after being called traitors at home for refusing to sing…
Read at Guardian Australia → - BBC World·10h 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·22h 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 →
