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One of Iranian footballers granted asylum changes mind, will return home with other teammates

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One of the seven Iranian female footballers granted asylum by Australia has changed their mind. It's forced the government to move the group of athletes, after the Iranian embassy became aware of their location. Their teammates are now enroute to the Middle East; their fate in the hands of the Iranian government after their anthem boycott. Last night, they were pulled aside at Sydney airport to have the option of staying put to them, separated not just from handlers, but anxious crowds of supporters.
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