In brief
After seeking asylum during their trip to the Women's Asian Cup in Australia, Iranian footballers Fatemeh Pasandideh and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh are training with the Brisbane Roar. Following their previous stance against the Iranian national anthem, they received humanitarian visas, which has provided them a supportive environment as they navigate this transitional phase in their lives. The duo is optimistic, with Pasandideh stating, 'Everything will be fine.'
Two members of Iran's national women's football team who sought asylum in Australia have been pictured training at the grounds of the A-League football team Brisbane Roar. 'Everything will be fine,' one of them, Fatemeh Pasandideh, posted on Instagram. She and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh were among seven Iranian footballers who originally sought asylum on their trip to the Women's Asian Cup, but the other five changed their minds. The footballers were granted humanitarian visas after concerns arose regarding repercussions for declining to sing the Iranian national anthem at their opening match. Brisbane Roar has welcomed them into their facilities and is committed to supporting them as they navigate their new journey.
