Iran footballers train with Australia club and say 'everything will be fine'

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Two Iranian women footballers who sought asylum in Australia after being labeled 'traitors' in Iran for refusing to sing the national anthem have trained with Brisbane Roar FC. Seven members of Iran's Women's Asian Cup delegation sought sanctuary in Australia following the incident. One player shared a photo with a senior FIFA official, suggesting positive prospects for their asylum bids.

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