Iran releases assets of women’s football captain in Australia asylum row
Al Jazeera·2h ago·Fear
What Happened
Iran's judiciary released the seized assets of women's football team captain Zahra Ghanbari after she withdrew her asylum claim in Australia. Ghanbari was among seven team members who sought asylum in March following the Women's Asian Cup. Five players, including Ghanbari, returned to Iran and received a hero's welcome. Two remaining players train with Brisbane Roar.
Key Entities
Zahra GhanbariIran women's football teamAustraliaWomen's Asian CupMona HamoudiBrisbane RoarIranian judiciary