There were fears the team would be targeted by the Iranian regime upon their return, after they were labelled "traitors" on Iranian TV for not singing the national anthem. By Nassim Khadem, Maddie Nixon, ABC News Five Iranian female soccer players who would likely have faced persecution if they returned to Iran will remain in Australia after seeking asylum, the Australian government confirmed. Home Affairs Minister Ton... [4867 chars]
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