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'Justice is served': Afghan women's footballers react to FIFA ruling

FIFA changed its governance rules to allow Afghanistan's women's football team, barred from competition since the Taliban's 2021 return to power, to compete in official international matches. Most players fled Afghanistan and now live in Australia. Former captain Khalida Popal called it a historic victory for women's rights. The team aims to qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

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