US EditionIran player Sara Didar holds back tears responding to a war-related question at Women’s Asian Cup
Iran's women’s football team expressed deep concern for their families amid ongoing conflict and internet blackouts, with at least 787 casualties reported, during the Asian Cup in Australia.
- On March 4, Iran forward Sara Didar fought back tears when journalists asked about the escalating military conflict, while coach Marziyeh Jafari said players tried to focus on the Women’s Asian Cup despite being fully disconnected from family.
- The squad arrived in Australia well before the Saturday air strikes that escalated hostilities, and Asian football chiefs offered `full support and assistance` after the strikes that killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
- The squad stood silently rather than sing the Iran national anthem before kickoff, as an internet blackout hindered family contact and restricted comments at a Sunday news conference.
- `We are so happy that Iranian-Australians here support us`, she told Australian media, as Australia coach Joe Montemurro urged compassion and Thursday's match sold out at Gold Coast Stadium.
- Iran are in Australia hoping to qualify for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil by finishing in the Asian Cup's top eight, and Iran players say they remain motivated to make Iranian-Australian supporters proud despite the crisis.
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