Members of the Iranian diaspora in Australia have expressed growing concerns about the safety of the Islamic republic’s women’s football players, who were labelled as “traitors” for not singing their national anthem before the opening match.
Activists and supporters gathered outside the stadium on the Gold Coast after Iran’s final match, surrounding the team bus and chanting slogans of support. They were trying to make contact with the players before they left Australia. They have also urged the authorities to allow the players to remain in Australia if they choose to.
