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Savoring a Soccer Win in Iraq

from National Public Radio
July 30, 2007

Iraq's soccer team beat Saudi Arabia in Sunday's Asian Cup final. The upset victory gave Iraqis a rare chance to celebrate. Hassan Al-Khalidy, a 24-year-old Iraqi medical student and soccer fan, talks about the national team's victory and its aftermath.

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  • Morning Edition, July 30, 2007
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