Fear of terrorism restrains Iraq player celebrations

Iraq's mainly expat national football team are looking forward to returning home to celebrate winning the Asian Cup but there are fears for their safety and for the security of any jubilant crowds. Iraqi Youth and Sports Minister Jasem Mohammed Jaafar said on Monday it was hoped the team, most of whose players live abroad, would arrive in Baghdad this week after their historic triumph in Jakarta

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