‘First time they’d laughed in a week’: New details on Iranians’ Brisbane Roar session
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Source: The Age
Published: 2026-03-19 18:49 UTC+10:00
Section: Sport / Soccer
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Sport, Immigration, Military & Defence, Australia, War & Conflict
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Two Iranian footballers who sought asylum in Australia as war raged back home are welcome to train with the Brisbane Roar for as long as they like, according to coach Alex Smith, but there is no formal agreement for the pair to join the club on a full-time basis.
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