Iran anthem protest: Female footballers ‘proud’ to become Australian

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Two former Iranian female footballers, Fatemeh Pasandideh and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh, have been granted Australian citizenship after refusing to sing Iran's national anthem during the Women's Asian Cup in March. The protest led them to seek protection in the host country, and they were officially granted citizenship at a ceremony overseen by Minister for Home Affairs Tony Burke. The players expressed pride and gratitude for their new citizenship, stating the moment held deep meaning after their experiences. They had previously trained with Australian club Brisbane Roar, which has offered them continued support.

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Brisbane Roar FC congratulated the players and offered continued support.

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Ramezanisadeh stated she is 'proud and deeply grateful to become an Australian citizen'.

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They sought protection from the host country after the protest.

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The footballers refused to sing the Iranian national anthem at the AFC Cup.

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Fatemeh Pasandideh and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh were granted Australian citizenship.

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Fatemeh Pasandideh and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh, who refused to sing Iran anthem at AFC Cup, now granted Australian citizenship.Two former Iranian female footballers say they are “proud” to have been granted Australian citizenship after being branded traitors at home for refusing to sing the national anthem before a game.Fatemeh Pasandideh and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh, who were granted Australian citizenship at a ceremony on Wednesday overseen by Minister for Home Affairs Tony Burke, were members of a group of seven from Iran’s delegation who asked for protection from the host country following the high-profile protest during the Women’s Asian Cup in March.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4FIFA pledges to defend Infantino after World Cup rights plan collapseslist 2 of 4UEFA’s threatened legal action against Infantino and FIFA: What we knowlist 3 of 4Ex-Arsenal boss Wenger was ‘not aware’ of Infantino’s FIFA planlist 4 of 4UEFA confirms legal letter served to FIFA after Infantino’s World Cup planend of listWith their demands for protection an embarrassment for Iran’s leaders but lauded by United States President Donald Trump, five of them later changed their minds and returned home.“Yesterday was a truly special and unforgettable day for me. I feel proud and deeply grateful to become an Australian citizen,” Ramezanisadeh said in a statement.“After everything we’ve been through and all the challenges we faced, this moment means more than words can express,” Pasandideh said.A week after seeking asylum, the pair were pictured smiling and training with Australian club Brisbane Roar, which on Wednesday congratulated them.“What they have been through since February is more than most people deal with in a lifetime,” a spokesperson for the club said.“To see them arrive at this point is something everyone here at Brisbane Roar is glad to have had a small part in,” they added.“Queensland is their home now. If they ever want to pull on a training top and come back out with us, the door will always stay open.”

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