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Sense of urgency surrounds Iran women’s football team as safety fears grow | Jack Snape There are mounting calls for Australia to take action before the team return to Iran but with no word from the players themselves the situation is fraught and uncertain Their forward was once suspended when her head scarf slipped off during a goal celebration. Their youngest player is just 18. Another once worked as a personal trainer overseas. These are the women of the Iran football team, who are at the centre of an international diplomatic incident, even as the US and Israel rain missiles down on their family back home. The team remains in a hotel on the Gold Coast, where they played their third and final match of the Women’s Asian Cup on Sunday. Their departure from Australia is imminent, even if it’s not clear whether they want to go. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/mar/09/iran-womens-football-team-safety-fears-australia?CMP=aus_bsky