FIFA bans Syria from 2014 World Cup
Syria disqualified despite defeating Tajikistan on the pitch (Source: AP Photo)
By James M. Dorsey
World soccer body FIFA has barred Syria from competing for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil after the country’s national team fielded an unnamed ineligible player in in a qualifying match against Tajikistan.
"The Syrian team is disqualified from the competition, …
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