The Australian government has been urged to protect Iran's women's national soccer team after state-aligned Iranian media labeled the players "wartime traitors" for not singing the national anthem at the Women's Asian Cup, with critics warning they face execution if forced to return home. The team, currently competing in Australia after losing 4-0 to the Matildas on Thursday, sang the anthem before their match against Australia in contrast to their silent protest during Monday's game against South Korea.
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The Australian government has been urged to protect Iran's women's national soccer team after state-aligned Iranian media labeled the players "wartime traitors" for not singing the national anthem at the Women's Asian Cup, with critics warning they face execution if forced to return home. The team, currently competing in Australia after losing 4-0 to the Matildas on Thursday, sang the anthem before their match against Australia in contrast to their silent protest during Monday's game against South Korea.