Two more connected to Iranian football team stay in Australia, BBC understands

It is understood most of the team left Australia on Tuesday night after losing their Sunday game in the Asian Cup.

Seven members of the Iranian women's football team have been granted asylum in Australia, with the government confirming all but a few members of the delegation were individually offered refuge as they embarked on their journey home.

Australia's home affairs minister, Tony Burke, confirmed that two more members of the Iranian women's football team have been granted humanitarian visas, bringing the total to seven.

A player and a member of the team’s support staff decided to stay in Australia after seeking asylum, bringing the total number of team members granted humanitarian visas to seven.