Iranian women's footballers train without a hijab: Two remaining stars sport huge smiles as they join Australian club after seeking asylum

Fatemeh Pasandideh, 21, and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh, 33, sported wide smiles as they trained with Brisbane Roar without the mandatory neck to ankle uniforms.


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