FIFA Lets Exiled Afghan Women Footballers Return

0:00On April 29th, FIFA just dropped a game-changing rule, letting exiled Afghan women footballers step back into official international matches. These athletes scattered since the Taliban seized power in 2021, now have a legit path to compete under FIFA's banner. This move ramps up FIFA's strategy for Afghan women's football, kicked off last year, and Spotlight's Afghan women united. The team FIFA backs for. Players living abroad. No more official games for Afghanistan's women squad since before that takeover. Thanks to harsh Taliban bands on women in sports, education, and work. Back in 2021, FIFA pulled off a massive evacuation, saving over 160 players, officials, and defenders from football, and basketball. Women's Advocates been loud, pushing FIFA to recognize these exiles so they ain't sideline forever by restrictions back home. Even for the next Afghan women united squad is rolling now.

1:00With regional camps in England and Australia, plus support packages for nearly 90. Players. They're gearing up for matches in the June Women's International Window, opponents and spots coming soon. This clears the runway for these warriors, and sets a blueprint for other associations and tough spots, all synced with their confederations. Pure. Progress keeping the beautiful game alive for all. That's the story for today. Entertainment and celebrity news today, driven by AI, I'm Corey with The Story.