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Sam Kerr praises Iranian players' bravery amid anthem boycott

Australia captain Sam Kerr praised the courage of Iran's young players, who faced a national anthem boycott before their Asian Cup clash.

Australia captain Sam Kerr publicly praised the bravery of Iran's young players as they prepare for their Asian Cup clash, following their decision to boycott the national anthem.

The Iranian team, facing political pressure, chose to skip the anthem in protest, a move that drew international attention and support from athletes worldwide.