Three more Iranian women’s football squad members return home after being granted asylum in Australia

Three squad members to remain in Australia on specially granted protection visas

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Three more members of the Iranian women’s football squad have left Australia, leaving behind teammates who sought asylum after playing in the Women’s Asian Cup.

The home affairs minister, Tony Burke, said on Sunday morning the trio had decided to join the rest of the team in Iran, after being issued special protection visas to stay in Australia.