Iranian footballers who defected to Australia say they haven't spoken to their team since out of a fear of reprisals - and reveal the man whose become like a 'second father' to them
- Posted on September 6, 2026
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Iranian footballers who defected to Australia say they haven't spoken to their team since out of a fear of reprisals - and reveal the man whose become like a 'second father' to them
Atefeh Ramezanisadeh and Fatemeh Pasandideh sought asylum in Australia after protesting at a Gold Coast soccer match in March.