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The footballers were given humanitarian visas to stay in Australia after concerns the team would face repercussions for declining to sing the Iranian national anthem at their opening Asian Cup match.

From BBC

Although the side in later matches sang the Islamic republic's anthem in later matches, human rights activists warned the damage was done.

From Barron's

Seven members of the team competing in the Women's Asian Cup had sought sanctuary in Australia after they were branded "traitors" at home for refusing to sing the national anthem.

From Barron's

Seven team members initially sought humanitarian assistance in Australia, fearing retribution for not singing the national anthem.

From The Wall Street Journal

Seven members of Iran's visiting football delegation competing in the Women's Asian Cup had sought sanctuary in Australia after they were branded "traitors" at home for refusing to sing the national anthem.

From Barron's