Iran women’s football team arrive back home after asylum drama in Australia

All but two of party complete long journey back to IranWelcome ceremony planned for ‘children of the homeland’ The Iranian women’s football team, whose plight has become embroiled in the Middle East war, have returned to Iran where they were promised a welcome ceremony in Tehran.Seven members of the delegation had sought asylum in Australia last week after their decision not to sing the national anthem before their opening game at the Women’s Asian Cup. Continue reading...