Iranian women footballers speak out on national anthem protest after claiming asylum in Australia

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Two Iranian women footballers, Atefeh Ramezanisadeh and Fatemeh Pasandideh, have claimed asylum in Australia following their protest during the national anthem at the Women’s Asian Cup. Their actions drew international attention to issues around freedom of expression in Iran's sports.

Atefeh Ramezanisadeh and Fatemeh Pasandideh claimed asylum in Australia following the national anthem protest at the Women’s Asian Cup