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FIFA bans Syria from 2014 World Cup

FIFA bans Syria from 2014 World Cup

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Aug 20, 2011
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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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