FIFA is in close contact with the authorities in Australia amid continued uncertainty surrounding the Iranian women’s football team, it was reported today.The team lost all three group stage matches in the Asian Cup, culminating in a 2-0 defeat to the Philippines on Sunday.They would normally be expected to leave Australia imminently, but there are concerns the team could face persecution upon their return to Iran after players stood silent during the national anthem prior to their first match.

FIFA is in close contact with the authorities in Australia amid continued uncertainty surrounding the Iranian women’s football team, it was reported today.

The team lost all three group stage matches in the Asian Cup, culminating in a 2-0 defeat to the Philippines on Sunday.

They would normally be expected to leave Australia imminently, but there are concerns the team could face persecution upon their return to Iran after players stood silent during the national anthem prior to their first match.

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