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Lucinda Garbutt-Young

INSANE: Iranian soccer players granted australian citizenship | Vintage Vibes

Atefeh Ramezanisadeh and Fatemeh Pasandideh were sworn in as Australian citizens in Brisbane. (HANDOUT/BRISBANE ROAR)

Two players from the Iranian women's soccer team who sought asylum after competing in Australia have been granted citizenship.

Fatemeh Pasandideh and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh competed with their teammates in the Asian Cup in March.

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