Article #259951
The Guardian - World News
| Title | How a bid for freedom by Iran’s women footballers unfolded in Australia | Source | The Guardian - World News |
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The furore over not singing their anthem at the Asian Cup was only the start of the drama as players weighed up a chance to seek asylum amid uncertainty about their fate back home
Rarely has a first touch carried so much consequence. As the Philippines’ second goal sailed untouched into the back of the net, sealing their victory, the clock started ticking for their opponents: the Iranian women’s team were now out of the Asian Cup tournament. Continue reading... |
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| Link | https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/10/how-iranian-women-footballers-bid-for-freedom-went-deep-into-extra-time | Published At | 2026-03-10 20:00:09 (3 weeks ago) |
| Created At | 2026-03-10 20:52:38 | Updated At | 2026-03-10 20:52:38 |