Two Iranian female footballers granted Australian citizenship after protest
Two Iranian female footballers, Fatemeh Pasandideh and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh, have been granted Australian citizenship after refusing to sing Iran's national anthem during the women's Asian Cup in March. The pair, along with five other members of Iran's delegation, sought Australia's protection following their high-profile protest, and they expressed pride in their new citizenship despite being condemned as traitors in their home country.
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Two Iranian female footballers granted Australian citizenship after protest
Two Iranian female footballers, Fatemeh Pasandideh and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh, have been granted Australian citizenship after refusing to sing Iran's national anthem during the women's Asian Cup in March. The athletes, who were part of a group of seven from Iran's delegation seeking protection, faced backlash at home where they were condemned as traitors for their protest. Both players expressed pride in their new citizenship status.
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