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  "textContent": "Iranian players saluting for the national anthem after being reprimanded for not singing in an earlier match. Photo: Getty Images  \n\n  \n\nThe New Zealand government may offer asylum to Iranian female football players in Australia who are likely to face persecution if they return to their home country.",
  "title": "NZ may offer Iranian footballers asylum - Seymour"
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