Iranian footballers who defied Tehran granted Australian citizenship
Two Iranian footballers who made world headlines for defying Tehran are now Australian citizens.
The geopolitical stoush began when they refused to sing the Islamic Republic’s national anthem at the women’s Asian Cup this year.
But as their teammates left the tournament, they defected, remaining here on humanitarian visas.
Months after being branded as “wartime traitors”, they can now call Australia home, having been granted citizenship on Wednesday. #iran #iraniansoccerteam #tehran #football #citizenship
