Why Australia gave Iran's footballers asylum

A moment of silence on a Gold Coast football pitch last week set off a chain of events involving the Australian Federal Police, a middle-of-the-night phone call between two world leaders, and an extraordinary visa decision… all against the backdrop of an active war. In today’s deep dive, we’re going to explain everything you need to know about the Iranian women’s football team and the Federal Government’s decision to grant players asylum. 

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimons
Producer: Orla Maher

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