Iranian footballers returned to their homeland – claims of serious threats

Asylum The players of the Iranian women’s national football team who applied from Australia have returned to their home country like the rest of the team, reports the British Broadcasting Corporation BBC.

The BBC already reported that the captain of the Iranian women’s national football team Zahra Ghanbari no longer seeking asylum in Australia. He was said to have withdrawn his application and is traveling back to Iran. On Wednesday, the BBC reported that a total of five players decided to act as mentioned above.

Ghanbari led the team that participated in the Asian Championship earlier in March.

Iran’s the team’s players refused to sing the country’s national anthem before their opening match of the tournament. It was a protest where the players showed their support for the Iranian civil rights movement and opposed the current administration of their country.

Concerns have arisen about the safety of the players. It is feared that they will face problems and severe punishments in Iran.

The BBC reports that human rights activists have stated that the current administration of Iran may have pressured the players to return to their homeland by threatening their relatives.

Media information according to which Australia offered asylum to the players of the Iranian team.