Former U.S. soccer star Megan Rapinoe has praised the “bravery and courage” of the Iranian women’s soccer team for their actions during the Women’s Asia Cup.
The Iranian women’s soccer team became an international sensation after they refused to sing their country’s national anthem following the U.S. attacks against Tehran, with Iranian broadcasters deeming them “wartime traitors” for their actions. After the team’s defeat by the Philippines, fear broke out that they could face possible jail and even death upon return to Iran, sparking demands for the Australian government to grant them asylum. Only two players stayed in the country while the…
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