Brisbane Roar

Atefeh Ramezanisadeh (left) and Fatemeh Pasandideh, former members of the Iranian
Women’s Football Team, photographed in Brisbane, April 2026.

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Iranian footballers Fatemeh Pasandideh and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh have confirmed their desire to remain in Australia to continue their careers.

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