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Iranian Footballer Reportedly Rejects Australian Residency, Stands 'Beside the People
Zahra Ahmadizadeh, an Iranian women's football player, has reportedly declined an offer of residency in Australia. According to a statement published by Iran's Tasnim News Agency, Ahmadizadeh will instead stand with the people of Iran.
An Iranian women's football player, identified as Seyed Zahra Ahmadizadeh, has reportedly rejected an offer to remain in Australia, according to a statement published by the Tasnim News Agency. The Persian-language post did not specify the details of the offer, when it was made, or its source. Ahmadizadeh stated that she grew up under the shadow of Hazrat Fatemeh Zahra, referring to a revered figure in Shi'ite Islam, and had attended mourning ceremonies since childhood. She declared her homeland is like her mother. Ahmadizadeh stated that she is now obliged to be in the street beside the people of her country and will do anything for her flag and her country. The Jerusalem Post could not independently verify when the statement was made, whether it was solicited by Tasnim, or what Ahmadizadeh meant by the offer of "residency".
Key Facts
- Seyed Zahra Ahmadizadeh is a player on Iran's women's football team.
- Ahmadizadeh reportedly rejected an offer of residency in Australia.
- Tasnim News Agency published a statement from Ahmadizadeh.
- Ahmadizadeh stated she grew up under the shadow of Hazrat Fatemeh Zahra.
- Ahmadizadeh said she had attended mourning ceremonies since childhood.
- Ahmadizadeh stated her homeland is like her mother.
- Ahmadizadeh stated she is now obliged to be in the street beside the people of her country.
- The Jerusalem Post could not independently verify details of the alleged offer.
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- The Jerusalem Post — Iranian women's football team player says she rejected Australia offer