'Slap in the face to the regime': Exiled female footballers finally have reason to celebrate
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Source: SBS News
Published: 2026-04-29 10:00 UTC+10:00
Section: World
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Sport, Australia, World News
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Fatima of the Melbourne Victory Afghan Women's Team and Khalida Popal, Afghan Women’s Team director and former Afghanistan national team captain, embrace during The Hope Cup in Melbourne. Source: Getty, AAP / Kelly Defina/Jalal Morchidi
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