Iraq Striker Detained and Questioned at Chicago Airport Before FIFA World Cup
Iraq's star striker Aymen Hussein was detained and questioned for several hours at Chicago's O'Hare Airport upon arrival ahead of the FIFA World Cup, with his phone inspected during the process. While Hussein was eventually allowed entry, the national team photographer Talal Salah was held for over 10 hours and denied entry. The Iraqi Football Association and U.S. authorities have not commented. Iraq will compete in Group I alongside France, Senegal, and Norway in their first World Cup appearance in 40 years.
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