Iranian footballers who defied Tehran now officially Australian citizens
- 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.
- WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Iranian footballers granted Australian citizenship after defectingKnow the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today ArrowBut as their teammates left the tournament, they defected, remaining here on humanitarian visas.
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- 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.
- WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Iranian footballers granted Australian citizenship after defectingKnow the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today ArrowBut as their teammates left the tournament, they defected, remaining here on humanitarian visas.
Sources: 7news