Two Iranian Footballers Granted Australian Citizenship
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Fatemeh Pasandideh and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh, two Iranian footballers who refused to sing the Iranian national anthem at the Asian Cup and faced pressure upon returning home, have been granted Australian citizenship. After initially seeking asylum, they received humanitarian visas and eventually became citizens in a ceremony presided over by Australia's Minister for Home Affairs, Tony Burke. The duo expressed pride and gratitude towards their new home and the opportunities it offers.
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⚡🇦🇺🇮🇷 Two Iranian football players have been granted Australian citize...
Iranian footballers who defied Tehran now officially Australian citize...
Iranian Footballers Fatemeh Pasandideh, 22, Atefeh Ramezanisadeh, 34,...
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