By Victoria Pengilley, ABC

Photo: AFP

At least seven members of Iran's women's football team have now sought asylum in Australia, the ABC understands.

Five of the 13-player squad were granted asylum on Monday, amid fears they would face persecution if they returned home.

Sources have told the ABC tha

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