Iranian women’s football team signals SOS
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"Don't go girls" - Maria Bartiromo reacts to video of Iranian women's soccer team seemingly flashing SOS signs as they depart for Iran
The Iranian women's soccer team appears unwilling to return to their homeland following their defeat in the AFC Women's Asian Cup.
News of the escape prompted US President Donald Trump to intervene overnight, first by demanding on social media that Australia give the women asylum, and then by speaking with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Activists claim they say Iranian players make an “SOS” gesture as they left their last game of the Asian Cup tournament.
Advocates are imploring Australian officials to meet with the Iranian women's soccer team to secure their safety, after the squad were seen making what appears to be an 'SOS' hand signal on the Gold Coast. Iran's state media criticised the team for ...