Australia on Tuesday granted humanitarian visas to five Iranian women soccer players after they sought asylum, fearing ...

Iran’s football supremo says Australia has lied about the country’s top footballers being granted asylum, accusing the Asian Cup host nation of taking players hostage.

Each player and most of the support staff were given a final opportunity to remain in Australia when they passed through customs at Sydney Airport.

One player and one support member sought sanctuary before the side flew out of Sydney on Tuesday evening, joining five other athletes who had already claimed asylum.

SYDNEY: Another Iranian football player and a member of the women's national team delegation were granted asylum in Australia after the team's exit from the Asian Cup, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke ...

Two more members of the Iranian women’s soccer team were granted asylum in Australia before their teammates departed the country, Australian Home Affairs Minister Tony ...