Iranian-Syrian World Cup qualifier ripples far beyond the pitch
Source: The Secret Life of Syrian Ultras
By James M. Dorsey
A nail-biting Iranian-Syrian World Cup qualifier has sent political ripples far beyond the Azadi Stadium’s soccer pitch in Tehran.
In a boost for the regime of President Syrian Bashar al-Assad, the Syrian squad’s 2-2 draw was enough for the Syrian team to maintain hopes of Syria reaching the World…
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