Players' Union Raises Alarm Over Safety Of Iran Women's Soccer Team After Asian Cup Exit
Ana Maria Rus
Over 66,000 people signed a petition calling on the Australian government to ensure the players don't leave "while credible fears for their safety remain." SYDNEY, March 9 (Reuters) - Global players’ union FIFPRO said on Monday there were serious concerns for the welfare of the Iranian women’s soccer team, as they prepared to return home after being labelled “wartime traitors” for refusing to sing their national anthem before an Asian Cup match. The Iranians’ campaign in the Australian-hosted
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