Iran coach Jafari says television comments created difficult atmosphere for players during AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026After the players opted to stand in silence during Iran’s anthem before its first match against South Korea, they were labelled as “wartime traitors” by Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting presenter Mohammad Reza Shahbazi. After the players opted to stand in silence during Iran’s anthem before its first match against South Korea, they were labelled as “wartime traitors” by Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting presenter Mohammad Reza Shahbazi. #AFC_Women #Asian_Cup #South_Korea #Islamic_Republic #wartime_traitors #Reza_Shahbazi #Iran_Broadcasting #Broadcasting_presenter #coach_Jafari #Iran_coach
AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026: Trump urges asylum for Iran women’s team after tournament exitGlobal players’ union FIFPRO said earlier on Monday there were serious concerns for the welfare of the team, as they prepared to return home after being labelled “wartime traitors” for refusing to sing their national anthem before a game. Global players’ union FIFPRO said earlier on Monday there were serious concerns for the welfare of the team, as they prepared to return home after being labelled “wartime traitors” for refusing to sing their national anthem before a game. #AFC_Women #Asian_Cup #players’_union #return_home #Trump_urges #national_anthem #Iran_women #union_FIFPRO #wartime_traitors #urges_asylum
