Members of Iran’s women’s soccer team appeared to signal for help after their Women’s Asian Cup loss in Australia over the weekend, with activists saying at least one player signed “help” from the team bus as it left the stadium.
The incident comes as several players seek asylum, fearing persecution after Iranian state media labeled them “wartime traitors”.
Traders predict a 19% chance Iran will be removed from the FIFA World Cup by the end of March.
Members of Iran’s women’s soccer team appeared to signal for help after their Women’s Asian Cup loss in Australia over the weekend, with activists saying at least one player signed “help” from the team bus as it left the stadium.
The incident comes as several players seek asylum, fearing persecution after Iranian state media labeled them “wartime traitors”.
Traders predict a 19% chance Iran will be removed from the FIFA World Cup by the end of March.