๐ฎ๐ถ Ayman Hussein ๐ฃ๏ธ
โWe asked FIFA to raise the Iraqi flag during the national anthem instead of placing it on the ground, as it contains the name of Allah. FIFA accepted our request.โ
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Last night in Boston, Aymen Hussein scored for Iraq;
At 12, his father was killed by Al-Qaeda.
At 18, his brother was kidnapped by ISIS
At 20, he helped Iraq qualify for the Olympics.
At 30, his decisive goal sent Iraq to their first World Cup in 40 years.
He was detained for seven hours at OโHare International Airport and nearly denied entry into the United States.
In his very first World Cup match, he scored against Norway.
Some stories are bigger than football!
๐จ BREAKING: The United States has released Aymen Hussein following direct diplomatic pressure from Ibrahim Bayesh.
According to sources familiar with the matter, Bayesh informed Washington that โthis situation is unacceptable.โ
Aymen Hussein was released hours later.