Libyan soccer players defect in symbolic blow to Qaddafi
A group of 17 leading Libyan football figures have defected to NATO-backed rebels. (File photo)
By JAMES M. DORSEY
AL ARABIYA
A group of 17 leading Libyan football figures have defected to NATO-backed rebels fighting to overthrow Libyan leader Col. Muammar Qaddafi.
The defectors include national team goalkeeper, Juma Gtat, three other national team members…
