Back in Iraq: Soccer match marks Kuwait’s first appearance in Iraq since 1990 invasion

IRBIL, Iraq — A Kuwaiti soccer team will play in Iraq on Wednesday in the first sports competition between the countries since Saddam Hussein invaded his southern neighbor in 1990.

Home at last after 7 years, Iraq beats Palestine 3-0 in soccer before sellout crowd of 25,000

IRBIL, Iraq — Iraq played its first home soccer game since 2002, defeating Palestine 3-0 in a match that was as much about the nation’s struggle for stability as it was about sports.

Iraqi soccer team wins 1st home match in 7 years with 3-0 victory over Palestinians

IRBIL, Iraq — Iraq has won its first home soccer game since 2002, defeating the Palestinian national team 3-0 in an exhibition.

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