Iran Football Team: 2 More Receive Asylum in Australia

0:00It's March 10th in Sydney. Let's get into the news. Australia's Home Affairs Minister, Tony Burke, has confirmed that two more members of Iran's women's national football team receive humanitarian visas. This brings the total to 17 members who have chosen to seek asylum down under. The latest approvals went to one player and one support staff member. Earlier this week, the first five players were granted visas on Tuesday morning by the Albany's government. These two additional approvals happened overnight. Just before the rest of the squad left Sydney on a flight to Malaysia Tuesday night. Supporters gathered at the airport, hoping more players or staff would stay behind. The government openly encouraged any others to apply, with Burke saying the same opportunity remains available and Prime Minister Anthony Alvany's. Offering assistance to women on the team. The team had been in Australia for a tournament, wrapping up their last match with a two nothing loss to the Philippines on the goal coast this past. Sunday, they arrived in Sydney late Tuesday evening after that.

1:02Tensions arose earlier when the players refused to sing Iran's national anthem at their opening game 10 days ago, sparking threats back home amid regional conflicts. While the rest of the squad has departed, officials say the door is still open for anyone else wishing to remain. The Daily News Now is powered by our sponsor, Lincoln the Description. Podcasts had different when the sound comes from your pillow. Once you try it, it just makes sense, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.