Iraq captain says he fears for his life, calls for US to leave country - International Herald Tribune
Iraq captain says he fears for his life, calls for US to leave country - International Herald Tribune: "The Sunni Muslim Iraqi captain — who like the rest of the team wore a black arm band to remember the dozens killed by carbombers following the side's semifinal victory over South Korea on Wednesday — said the American presence in his homeland was a 'problem.'"
"I want America to go out," he said. "Today, tomorrow, or the day after tomorrow, but out. I wish the American people didn't invade Iraq and hopefully it will be over soon."
A first Asian Cup title has provided rare joy for people in Iraq amid continuing ethnic, religious and sectarian violence.
The team's players do not live in Iraq and work for clubs across the Middle East — Mahmoud works for Qatar club Al Gharafa and was leading scorer in the domestic league last season.
"I want America to go out," he said. "Today, tomorrow, or the day after tomorrow, but out. I wish the American people didn't invade Iraq and hopefully it will be over soon."
A first Asian Cup title has provided rare joy for people in Iraq amid continuing ethnic, religious and sectarian violence.
The team's players do not live in Iraq and work for clubs across the Middle East — Mahmoud works for Qatar club Al Gharafa and was leading scorer in the domestic league last season.
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