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Iran women's soccer captain latest to withdraw asylum bid
The captain of Iran women's national soccer team became the fifth team member to withdraw her asylum bid in Australia on Sunday.
TL;DR
- Zahra Ghanbari, captain of Iran's women's national soccer team, withdrew her asylum bid in Australia.
- She is the fifth team member to withdraw her asylum bid.
- Four other team members have also left Australia.
- The team had traveled to Australia for the Women's Asian Cup in February.
- Threats against players' families and intimidation were cited as reasons for leaving.
- President Trump praised Australia for taking in the Iranian players.