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FIFA suspends Iraq for political meddling

By Associated Press
Friday, November 20, 2009 - Added 120d 2h ago
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ZURICH — FIFA suspended Iraq from world football on Friday because of political interference in the national federation.

Football’s world governing body said it was "unacceptable" for Iraq’s Olympic committee to disband the federation this week for alleged financial and administrative irregularities.

 
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