Iranian women's soccer team to depart Malaysia for Oman after asylum reversal
Middle East,Iran,Sports,Asylum Seekers,Asia
The Iranian women's soccer team is set to leave Malaysia on Monday night, ending days of uncertainty after most of the seven squad members who sparked a diplomatic furor by seeking asylum in Australia reversed their decisions and rejoined the team in Kuala Lumpur.
The Asian Football Confederation general secretary Windsor John told The Associated Press that the team's departure Monday night was arranged by the Iranian embassy. He said the AFC, which is supporting the Iranian team in Kuala Lumpur, was told they are flying to Oman but that isn't their final destination. He said he wasn't aware of their full travel plans.
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