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Iranian footballers who defied Tehran become Australian citizens

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Iranian footballers who defied Tehran become Australian citizens
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They were among seven members of Iran's team to be granted humanitarian visas while in Australia for the Women's Asian Cup - but the other five changed their minds and returned home.

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