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Iranian authorities have temporarily seized the property of Zahra Ghanbari, captain of the Iranian Women's National Football Team. This action follows her and five other players seeking asylum in Australia last March due to war.
Despite asylum offers, members of the Iranian women's national football team are returning to Iran, highlighting the regime's tight control over football and the consequences faced by those who criticize the leadership.
The Iranian women's national football team is facing accusations of treason from the regime after remaining silent during the national anthem, with calls for Australia to protect them ahead of their return home.