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Protests in Yemen prompt soccer postponement

ZURICH, Switzerland — Soccer's ruling body has postponed Yemen's home qualifying game for the 2012 Olympics against Singapore because of anti-government protests. FIFA says it agreed with the Asian Football Confederation to delay Wednesday's scheduled first-leg match by one week until March 2. FIFA says the game could be switched to a neutral country if [.

Read the full article at The Soccer Room.

The Soccer Room @ Feb 18, 2011 3:18 PM EDT | Blog Profile

FIFA police Singapore Singapore Friday Olympics Olympics Asian Football Confederation Security wednesday home   body march riot Crowds tear gas rage protests confederation Saleh Yemen 2012 Olympics organizers Touch Line zurich switzerland ali abdullah saleh president ali abdullah saleh ruling protesters disperse neutral country next days postponement removal riot police switzerland soccer

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