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Fears Iranian women's football team could 'face dire consequences'

Concern is growing for the safety of the Iranian football women's team who it is feared could "face dire consequences" when they return home from the Asian Cup in Australia after refusing to sing their national anthem.

Fears Iranian women's football team could 'face dire consequences'
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Concern is growing for the safety of the Iranian football women's team who it is feared could "face dire consequences" when they return home from the Asian Cup in Australia after refusing to sing their national anthem.

Originally published at Sky News

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