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 Iraqi Soccer Champ Fears for His LifePosted on Jul 30, 2007
One might expect that Iraqi soccer star Younis Mahmoud, who scored the winning goal for his country in Sunday’s Asian Cup finals game against Saudi Arabia, would have a hero’s welcome waiting for him at home. Instead, Mahmoud plans to steer clear of his country for fear of being killed, and he voices the hope that American troops will withdraw as soon as possible.
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By Hanan, July 31, 2007 at 5:18 am #
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younis is right...he dosnt want to go back to Iraq so he wont be killed, hes doing that for his safty and for his contreys safty...i luv u younis you know whats right so do it!! GOD BLESS IRAQ!!!!!!!
Report thisBy farmertx, July 30, 2007 at 12:50 pm #
Whether that quote was heartfelt or a bid for a chance at safety is to be considered.
Report thisWhat is given, is that the lack of a rational plan for the aftermath of his ego war, the Shrub has generated a climate of hate, fear and sudden death in Iraq.
That the team has to go to Jordan to practice in safety says a lot. Can’t blame any team member for being concerned about their safety.