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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Australia Grants Visas to Iranian Women Footballers After Anthem Controversy
Caption: Australia Grants Visas to Iranian Women Footballers After Anthem Controversy. Five members of Iran’s women’s national team were granted visas by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese after fears for their safety during the Asian Cup in Australia. The players were criticized in Iran after they did not sing the national anthem before a match shortly after U.S. and Israeli strikes on the country. Australian authorities and the Australian Federal Police moved the players to a secure location following requests for assistance. Albanese said Australians had been moved by the players’ situation and assured they are safe and welcome in the country. Donald Trump said he spoke with Albanese and confirmed that five players had been protected. Iranian state television commentators condemned the players for remaining silent during the anthem, calling the act dishonorable during wartime. The players’ union FIFPRO said it was concerned about the team’s welfare and had struggled to contact them. Supporters at the Gold Coast stadium chanted for the players’ protection as their bus left after the final match. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Anthony Albanese,Donald Trump,Iranian women football team,Australian Federal Police,FIFPRO,Asian Cup Australia,Iran anthem controversy,Gold Coast stadium
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