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Members of Iran's women's soccer team stand at Turkey's Igdir airport, waiting to reach Dogubeyazit, in Igdir on March 18, 2026 (Ali IHSAN OZTURK / AFP)
March 18, 2026, 8:08 pm
With two exceptions, Iran women’s soccer team returns home after players sought asylum
Athletes greeted by officials at border after silence during national anthem prompted calls for punishment by regime-linked media; 2 players stay in Australia on humanitarian visas
By AP
Members of Iran's women's football team walk with their luggage as they arrive at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport after taking part in the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 tournament in Australia, in Sepang on March 11, 2026. (ARIF KARTONO / AFP)
March 11, 2026, 9:56 am
After some accept asylum, most of Iran women’s soccer team declines and leaves Australia
Seven agreed to humanitarian visas to stay permanently, but one later reverses course and contacts the Iranian embassy to arrange her return
By CHARLOTTE GRAHAM-McLAY and JOHN PYE
In this photo supplied by Australia's Minister for Home Affairs Tony Burke's office, the Minister Tony Burke, center, poses in an undisclosed location with five Iranian soccer players who were granted asylum in Australia on March 10, 2026. (Australia Ministry of Home Affairs via AP)
March 10, 2026, 3:12 am
Australia grants asylum to five Iranian soccer players amid pressure from Trump
Australians ‘moved by plights of these brave women,’ PM says after being berated by US president, whose administration was still deporting Iranians during regime’s crackdown on protests
By Reuters
Iran's players salute during the national anthem before the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 football match between Iran and Philippines in Gold Coast on March 8, 2026. (AFP)
March 9, 2026, 9:41 am
Calls grow for Australia to give Iran’s women’s soccer team asylum after anthem protest
Reza Pahlavi and J.K. Rowling join growing chorus urging Canberra to protect the players after Iranian state TV brands them ‘wartime traitors’
By AFP
Israeli referee Sapir Berman, 31, the first transgender woman to judge an international soccer match, signals during an Israeli Premier League game between Maccabi Netanya and Hapoel Beersheba, in Netanya, on August 24, 2025. (JACK GUEZ / AFP)
September 14, 2025, 9:19 am
Israeli transgender ref recalls trailblazing journey to world soccer
Sapir Berman, 31, struggled with her secret all her life until deciding to come out during COVID lockdown, became first transgender woman to officiate an international match in March
By Alice CHANCELLOR
A demonstrator wearing a t-shirt reading 'Red card for Israel' chained himself to the goal post prior to the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 League B Group 2 qualifying soccer match between Scotland and Israel at Hampden Park stadium in Glasgow, Scotland, on May 31, 2024. (ANDY BUCHANAN / AFP)
May 31, 2024, 10:36 pm
Israel-Scotland women’s soccer game delayed after protester ties himself to goal post
Some 400 anti-Israel, pro-Palestinian protesters rally outside Glasgow stadium; game played without supporters ‘following extensive security consultations’
By Agencies and ToI Staff
NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman holds the trophy during NWSL Cup Final game between Kansas City Current and Portland Thorns FC at Audi Field on October 29, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Brad Smith/ISI Photos/Getty Images)
September 11, 2023, 2:23 am
US Women’s Soccer League head Jessica Berman draws on her Judaism to level the field
As she works to grow her sport, the Jewish day school alum from Brooklyn is racking up victories in her battle for unity and equality — starting with equal pay for female players
By jacob gurvis
Spain's Aitana Bonmati celebrates after Spain defeated England after the Women's World Cup soccer final at Stadium Australia in Sydney, Australia, August 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Steve Markham)
August 20, 2023, 3:53 pm
Spain beats England 1-0 to win its first Women’s World Cup soccer title
Win for Spaniards comes less than a year after 15 players led a mutiny against the team, though 3 later returned; English team hobbled by 3 top players out with knee injuries
By ANNE M. PETERSON
Former US president Donald Trump arrives to board his plane at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Arlington, Virginia, August 3, 2023. (Alex Brandon/AP)
August 7, 2023, 12:19 pm
Trump slams ‘woke’ US women’s soccer team after World Cup exit
Former US president says most players on squad are ‘openly hostile to America’ for taking the knee during national anthem to show support for social activism
By AFP
Morocco's Nesryne El Chad celebrates with fans after the Women's World Cup Group H soccer match between Morocco and Colombia in Perth, Australia, August 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Gary Day)
August 3, 2023, 10:39 pm
Morocco’s historic feat at Women’s World Cup sparks national pride at home
In first for a North African or Arab country, national team advances beyond group stage, prompting interest in women’s team in country where men’s soccer dominates
By TARIK EL-BARAKAH
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff, second from right, claps before the Women's World Cup Group E soccer match between the United States and Vietnam at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, July 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
July 25, 2023, 12:47 pm
A Jewish guide to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
Jews have had a good run in soccer this year with two players on the US men’s World Cup team and a stunning U20 run from Israel, but the women’s league may suffer a shutout
By jacob gurvis
Natalie Portman attends the "Queen & Slim" premiere at AFI FEST 2019 at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California, on November 14, 2019. (Emma McIntyre/Getty Images via JTA)
March 31, 2023, 3:12 pm
How Natalie Portman brought a women’s soccer team to LA
Eponymous documentary ‘Angel City,’ set to debut in May, follows Jerusalem-born actress’s activities, gives behind the scene look at founding of team
By jacob gurvis
Emergency teams search for people in the rubble of a destroyed building in Adana, southern Turkey, February 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)
February 7, 2023, 1:05 pm
Daily Briefing Feb. 7: IDF rescue forces land in Turkey for Operation Olive Branches
Military reporter Emanuel Fabian on 2 teams now on the ground and heading to quake epicenter; news editor Amy Spiro on what aid could be sent to Syria, plus Israeli women’s soccer
By ToI Staff
Members of the Hapoel Jerusalem women's soccer team at a recent game. (Berney Ardov/Hapoel Jerusalem)
February 2, 2023, 5:57 am
End goals: The Jerusalem team trying to shake up how Israel treats women’s soccer
In just its 3rd season on the field, Hapoel Jerusalem’s women’s club has made history with its speedy advance to the Premier League – with backing from the US government
By Amy Spiro
Undated photo of Palestinian soccer referee Heba Saadia. (Used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
December 26, 2022, 2:08 pm
In first, Palestinian female soccer referee selected for Women’s World Cup contest
Heba Saadia to officiate as an assistant referee for 2023 tournament in Australia and New Zealand
By ToI Staff
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