Iran’s Women’s Asian Cup team have ‘so much concern’ for families back home
Al Jazeera
Players contesting the Women’s Asian Cup in Australia share fears for loved ones at home amid US-Israeli attacks.
Iran coach Marziyeh Jafari says her team fear for their families at home as war rages, with players “fully disconnected” from them during the Women’s Asian Cup.
The Iranian team are preparing to face host nation Australia on the Gold Coast on Thursday after losing their opening game of the continental competition 3-0 to South Korea.
They will kick off once more with their homeland being bombarded by the United States and Israel.
An internet blackout has made it near-impossible for players and staff to contact anyone, with Jafari thankful for the support they have received from Iranian Australians.
“We are so happy that Iranian Australians here support us,” she told Australian media on Wednesday.
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