Two Iranian female footballers granted Australian citizenship after protest
Two Iranian female footballers have been granted Australian citizenship after seeking asylum following a protest where they refused to sing the Iranian national anthem. The players, who were labeled traitors in their home country, are now settling in Australia with support from the Brisbane Roar football club.
Fatemeh Pasandideh (left) and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh with Australia's minister for home affairs, Tony Burke, after receiving citizenship in Brisbane. Fatemeh Pasandideh (left) and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh with Australia's minister for home affairs, Tony Burke, after receiving citizenship in Brisbane. Iran women's football team Two Iranian female footballers granted Australian citizenship after protest Iran players stayed in country after Asian Cup in March
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