Two Iranian women footballers, Fatemeh Pasandideh and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh, say they are “proud” to become Australian citizens following an anthem protest during the women’s Asian Cup in March. Both players were part of an Iran delegation of seven who later sought Australia’s protection after their refusal to sing the Iranian national anthem became a high-profile issue at the tournament. According to reports, the pair had declined to perform the anthem during the Asian Cup, which drew public attention and prompted their subsequent request for protection. Their citizenship process is reported to have been completed, with both describing their new status as a positive outcome. The accounts present the same core sequence: the anthem refusal at the Asian Cup, a group request for protection by members of the Iranian delegation, and Australia granting the athletes citizenship thereafter. The reports do not add conflicting details on the individuals’ identities, the timing of the Asian Cup protest, or the basis of the move to seek protection.