The Latest Breaking News from Soccer

Five from Iran Women’s Soccer Team Offered Visas, Safety Talks Continue

The Australian government and Asian Football Confederation (AFC) are also involved in conversations.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 9

5 Iranian Women’s Soccer Players Granted Humanitarian Visas In Australia Amid Fears For Their Safety

Tony Burke says five Iranian women’s soccer players have been granted humanitarian visas in Australia after concerns for their safety.

Pedestrian.tv · Mar 9

Trump Supports Asylum for Iranian Women's Soccer Team. His Immigration Policy Doesn't.

The president's advocacy is laudable, yet completely at odds with everything else he has said on the subject.

Reason · Mar 9

Trump offers Iranian soccer team asylum after Australia’s ‘terrible mistake’

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The Independent UK · Mar 9

Iraq manager urges Fifa to delay his team’s World Cup play-off due to Iran-US war

Iraq are due to play in a World Cup play-off later this month but are struggling to gather their players together amid the ongoing conflict

The Independent UK · Mar 9

Act now to protect Iranian soccer team, Australia told

Iran's women's soccer team is in a race against time to secure safety, with advocates fearing dire consequences if they're forced to return home from Australia.

AAP · Mar 9

Aussie boss - and goalie - pull off huge FA Cup upset

Australian manager Jon Brady and Socceroos' goalie Joe Gauci have orchestrated a huge FA Cup upset as little Port Vale knocked out Premier League Sunderland.

AAP · Mar 8

72,000 fans turned up to watch DC United. But only Messi’s Inter Miami dazzled

DC United sought to use the occasion to woo Charm City, but another flat loss put Miami’s quality in sharp relief

The Guardian - US · Mar 8

Australia urged to grant asylum to Iranian women’s football team after anthem controversy

Iran’s national football team finishes Women's Asian Cup group stage and now faces return to a country embroiled in war

The Independent UK · Mar 8

Grave concerns for Iranian soccer team in Australia

There are fears Iranian footballers will be persecuted when they return home from the Women's Asian Cup in Australia, with the government urged to take action.

AAP · Mar 8