An athlete and a member of the team’s support staff opted not to return to Iran, where state media labeled the women ‘traitors’ for not singing the national anthem. Five others were given visas earlier. Two more people affiliated with the Iranian women’s national soccer team have opted to remain in Australia, a day after five players were granted asylum in the country in the wake of an act of silent protest during an international tournament, Austra... [2276 chars]
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