Iran’s women’s football team faced backlash after initially remaining silent during the national anthem at the Women’s Asian Cup, leading to accusations of disloyalty from state media. They later sang during their final match against the Philippines, which ended in a 2-0 loss, eliminating them from the tournament. Amid fears for their safety due to the ongoing conflict in Iran, a petition urging Australia to offer refuge to the players has garnered over 51,000 signatures.
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