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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Sport
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Iran footballers granted asylum in Australia vow to continue chasing sporting dream

Atefeh Ramezanisadeh and Fatemeh Pasandideh, former members of the Iranian women's football team
Former members of Iran women's football team, Atefeh Ramezanisadeh and Fatemeh Pasandideh, are settling in Australia after being granted humanitarian visas. Photograph: Jack Tran

The two members of the Iran football team who remained in Australia after the Women’s Asian Cup are beginning their new lives away from the spotlight, even if their dream is to return to elite football.

Fatemeh Pasandideh and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh issued a statement on Friday saying they “respectfully ask” for “privacy and space”.

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