Iranian Footballers Return Home After Asylum Bid

0:00This is Sydney News Today, powered by AI and presented by the Daily News Now. Three members of Iran's Women's National Football Team are heading back home after getting humanitarian visas in Australia. They made the choice, despite options to stay, aiming to rejoin their teammates. Last week, seven players and support staff from the team saw asylum right after the Women's Asian Cup tournament wrapped up down under. It was a big moment for them during the event. Australian officials, including home affairs minister Tony Burke, gave them plenty of time to talk through their decisions. The minister noted they have repeated chances, but picked returning to Iran. Now four members in total have decided to leave Australia voluntarily. The rest are still working through their situations. This development highlights the tough choices athletes face when politics mix with sports, but officials are respecting their personal calls. Quick thanks to today's sponsor. See the description for more. Your pillow, your podcast, your moment made for listening in bed, S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com.