World·Euronews·4h agoAustralia
Iranian Footballers Gain Australian Citizenship
Two refugees sworn in after fleeing Iran
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Two Iranian women's footballers, Fatemeh Pasandideh and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh, have been granted Australian citizenship after seeking asylum in March. Immigration Minister Tony Burke swore them in at a Brisbane ceremony, with citizenship possibly fast-tracked for football eligibility.
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