Iranian football controversy: Two members stay behind in Australia for asylum

Iranian women’s football team returns to Tehran, after several players sought asylum in Australia amid fears of persecution back home. US President Donald Trump warned the players could face execution from Iranian authorities, following a gesture at the Asian Cup that was viewed by some as a protest. Al Jazeera’s Wilson Dizard reports. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #Iran #WomensFootball #Tehran #Asylum #Australia #DonaldTrump #AsianCup #Protest #HumanRights #SportsPolitics #AlJazeeraEnglish