Iran anthem protest: Female footballers ‘proud’ to become Australian
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- The Guardian Worldseen 6 Aug, 16:25description edited
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Iran players stayed in country after Asian Cup in March Duo condemned as traitors in Iran for not singing anthem Two former Iranian footballers said on Thursday they were “proud” to have been granted Australian citizenship after being called traitors at home for refusing to sing the national anthem before a game. Fatemeh Pasandideh and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh were members of a group of seven from Iran’s delegation who asked for Australia’s protection after the high-profile protest during the...Players stayed in country after Asian Cup in March Duo condemned as traitors in Iran for not singing anthem Two former Iranian footballers said on Thursday they were proud to have been granted Australian citizenship after being called traitors at home for refusing to sing the national anthem before a game. Fatemeh Pasandideh and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh were members of a group of seven from Iran’s delegation who asked for Australia’s protection after the protest during the women’s Asian Cup in...
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Thu, 6 August 2026
3 reports- Al Jazeera English08:15first to report
Fatemeh Pasandideh and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh refused to sing Iran anthem at Asian Cup, now granted Australia citizenship.
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- The Guardian World6 Aug, 13:38their copy
- ABC News (Australia)09:10
Fatemeh Pasandideh and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh sought asylum after the Asian Cup in March this year, due to fears of reprisal from the Iranian government.
- Le Monde English11:04
Fatemeh Pasandideh and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh said on Thursday that Immigration Minister Tony Burke swore them in the day before at a citizenship ceremony in their home city of Brisbane.