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عربية – DW
Iranian players deny anthem singing in Australia
The two Iranian female football players, Fatemeh Basanned and Afteh Ramazani Zadeh, obtained Australian citizenship after she applied for asylum during the Asian Cup in Australia. They were officially granted it at a ceremony in Brisbane. This occurred while they were participating in the tournament in March 2026, amid concerns for their safety after they sang the Australian national anthem and abandoned the Iranian anthem—an act considered treason by Iran's official media. The players were granted humanitarian visas and began training with Brisbane Roar, remaining in Australia, while five of their teammates withdrew and decided to return to their home country. The athletes expressed pride and enthusiasm about acquiring Australian citizenship, viewing it as a new beginning.
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