The selective safety net: Australia rescues Iranian stars while closing the door on thousands
After five Iranian soccer players sought asylum during the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup, initial safety fears gave way to a complex legal crisis.
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FIFA mired in peace prize, human rights controversy leading up to World Cup 2026
The FIFA World Cup is facing is questions over the dissonance between FIFA laws and statutes, and US policies on travel bans, immigration and diversity…
Putting the boot in
For in-house lawyer Jason McLennan, law and football make for a compelling match.