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	<title>Sports News &#187; Baghdad</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 21 Sep 2010 11:04:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Determined to win: After a rocket blew her legs off, Iraqi woman triumphs in wheelchair tennis</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/21/determined-to-win-after-a-rocket-blew-her-legs-off-iraqi-woman-triumphs-in-wheelchair-tennis-142043/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Sep 2010 09:21:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Barbara Surk</dc:creator>
		
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Iraqi tennis player aims to be Venus in wheelchair

BAGHDAD — As a girl, Zainab Khadim Alwan cut school to watch American tennis stars Serena and Venus Williams play, imagining herself some day becoming just like them.
Even the rocket that blew off her legs four years ago hasn&#8217;t dampened her desire to play the game. It&#8217;s .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/21/determined-to-win-after-a-rocket-blew-her-legs-off-iraqi-woman-triumphs-in-wheelchair-tennis-142043/">Read the original article &nbsp;: Determined to win: After a rocket blew her legs off, Iraqi woman triumphs in wheelchair tennis</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>More than a game: The battle for control of Iraq&#8217;s football reflects political power struggle</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/07/23/more-than-a-game-the-battle-for-control-of-iraqs-football-reflects-political-power-struggle-122200/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:18:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Barbara Surk</dc:creator>
		
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Iraq&#8217;s battle for football control turns sectarian

BAGHDAD — Iraq is again dangerously close to being banned from international football for alleged government meddling in the leadership of Iraqi Football Association after armed men stormed into the headquarters last week waving arrest warrants.
The battle over who will lead Iraq&#8217;s most popular sport after an election set ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/07/23/more-than-a-game-the-battle-for-control-of-iraqs-football-reflects-political-power-struggle-122200/">Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : More than a game: The battle for control of Iraq&#8217;s football reflects political power struggle</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Iraqi government denies ordering raid on soccer federation; FIFA warns Iraq about meddling</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/07/20/iraqi-government-denies-ordering-raid-on-soccer-federation-fifa-warns-iraq-about-meddling-121651/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:24:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Hamid Ahmed</dc:creator>
		
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Iraqi government says it didn&#8217;t order soccer raid

BAGHDAD — The Iraqi government says it did not order a recent raid on the offices of the country&#8217;s soccer federation.
International soccer&#8217;s ruling body warned Baghdad not to meddle in the federation&#8217;s affairs ahead of elections for a new president this week.
Men in military-style uniforms who appeared at ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/07/20/iraqi-government-denies-ordering-raid-on-soccer-federation-fifa-warns-iraq-about-meddling-121651/">Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : Iraqi government denies ordering raid on soccer federation; FIFA warns Iraq about meddling</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Spokesman says raid on Iraqi Football Association offices not sanctioned by the government</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/07/20/spokesman-says-raid-on-iraqi-football-association-offices-not-sanctioned-by-the-government-121633/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:06:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AP</dc:creator>
		
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Iraq: Raid on the football association unlawful

BAGHDAD — An Iraqi official says the government will investigate a raid on the Iraqi Football Association to find out who was behind it.
Government spokesman Ali al-Dabbagh says men in military-style uniforms who appeared Sunday at the federation&#8217;s offices with arrest warrants for senior football officials were not acting ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/07/20/spokesman-says-raid-on-iraqi-football-association-offices-not-sanctioned-by-the-government-121633/" title="Spokesman says raid on Iraqi Football Association offices not sanctioned by the government">>>></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Men in military-style uniforms raid Iraqi Football Association offices, official says</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/07/19/men-in-military-style-uniforms-raid-iraqi-football-association-offices-official-says-121447/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:08:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Hamid Ahmed</dc:creator>
		
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Iraqi football official: federation offices raided

BAGHDAD — A member of the Iraqi Football Association says men in military-style uniforms have raided the organization&#8217;s offices and displayed arrest warrants for some of its officials.
The official said Monday that the men drove Humvees in Sunday&#8217;s raid, which caused the association to suspend work in the offices and .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/07/19/men-in-military-style-uniforms-raid-iraqi-football-association-offices-official-says-121447/">Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Men in military-style uniforms raid Iraqi Football Association offices, official says</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Iraq set to hire Wolfgang Sidka as national soccer coach; German has experience in Gulf</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/07/12/iraq-set-to-hire-wolfgang-sidka-as-national-soccer-coach-german-has-experience-in-gulf-120099/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 21:43:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sameer N. Yacoub</dc:creator>
		
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Iraq to hire Wolfgang Sidka as soccer coach

BAGHDAD — Wolfgang Sidka, a German with coaching experience in the Persian Gulf, has agreed to become Iraq&#8217;s national soccer coach.
He will start at the end of the month and succeed Bora Milutinovic, a well-traveled Serbian who once coached the U.S. Sidka previously coached Bahrain and the Qatari .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/07/12/iraq-set-to-hire-wolfgang-sidka-as-national-soccer-coach-german-has-experience-in-gulf-120099/">Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Iraq set to hire Wolfgang Sidka as national soccer coach; German has experience in Gulf</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Iraq set to hire Wolfgang Sidka as new coach of national team</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/07/12/iraq-set-to-hire-wolfgang-sidka-as-new-coach-of-national-team-120086/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 19:26:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sameer N. Yacoub</dc:creator>
		
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Iraq to hire Wolfgang Sidka as coach
BAGHDAD — Iraq has reached agreement with Wolfgang Sidka to take over as coach of the country&#8217;s national soccer team, a member of the Iraqi Football Association said Monday.

Tariq Ahmed, deputy president of the association, said the German coach will take over officially at the end of the month. ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/07/12/iraq-set-to-hire-wolfgang-sidka-as-new-coach-of-national-team-120086/">Original article on  : Iraq set to hire Wolfgang Sidka as new coach of national team</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Another tough World Cup for Lionel Messi; good seats still available for World Cup semi</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/07/03/another-tough-world-cup-for-lionel-messi-good-seats-still-available-for-world-cup-semi-117939/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jul 2010 21:53:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AP</dc:creator>
		
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Another tough World Cup for Lionel Messi
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Another World Cup ended in tears for FIFA player of the year Lionel Messi.

Messi broke down after Germany beat Argentina 4-0 on Saturday to earn a spot in the semifinals. Once again, the deft striker was unable to display his genius at the highest .... Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/07/03/another-tough-world-cup-for-lionel-messi-good-seats-still-available-for-world-cup-semi-117939/">Another tough World Cup for Lionel Messi; good seats still available for World Cup semi</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>AL-Qaida in Iraq denies government allegations of World Cup plot</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/05/26/al-qaida-in-iraq-denies-government-allegations-of-world-cup-plot-105291/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2010 03:40:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AP</dc:creator>
		
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Al-Qaida in Iraq denies World Cup plot allegations

BAGHDAD — Al-Qaida in Iraq has denied government allegations that suspected militants in Iraqi custody were planning to attack the World Cup in South Africa.
A statement purportedly from the group was posted on the Internet on Monday, describing the government&#8217;s allegations as &#8220;cheap lies.&#8221;
The Iraqi government announced last ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/05/26/al-qaida-in-iraq-denies-government-allegations-of-world-cup-plot-105291/" title="AL-Qaida in Iraq denies government allegations of World Cup plot">Read more >></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Militant held in Iraq says he plotted attacks on Danish, Dutch at World Cup</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/05/18/militant-held-in-iraq-says-he-plotted-attacks-on-danish-dutch-at-world-cup-103073/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2010 17:32:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Qassim Abdul-zahra</dc:creator>
		
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Detained militant in Iraq details World Cup plot

BAGHDAD — An al-Qaida militant detained in Iraq on suspicion of plotting to attack the World Cup told The Associated Press on Tuesday that he wanted to target Danish and Dutch teams to avenge insults against the Prophet Muhammad.
Iraqi security forces announced the arrest of Saudi citizen Abdullah .... Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/05/18/militant-held-in-iraq-says-he-plotted-attacks-on-danish-dutch-at-world-cup-103073/">Militant held in Iraq says he plotted attacks on Danish, Dutch at World Cup</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Military flag football team opens 2010 in Baghdad with Switzer and other college greats</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/01/01/military-flag-football-team-opens-2010-in-baghdad-with-switzer-and-other-college-greats-61156/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jan 2010 17:23:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tim Reynolds</dc:creator>
		
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Troops get their own New Year&#8217;s bowl moment

Staff Sgt. Cecil Graham plays for a championship flag football team on an American military base in Iraq.
The reward, he said, was &#8220;unforgettable.&#8221;
Graham was among a group of U.S. soldiers who spent New Year&#8217;s Day on their base in Baghdad, playing a game alongside college football greats such .... Original source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/01/01/military-flag-football-team-opens-2010-in-baghdad-with-switzer-and-other-college-greats-61156/">Military flag football team opens 2010 in Baghdad with Switzer and other college greats</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Iraq&#8217;s Olympic committee disbands soccer federation board; may face action from FIFA</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/11/16/iraqs-olympic-committee-disbands-soccer-federation-board-may-face-action-from-fifa-46930/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:10:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AP</dc:creator>
		
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Iraq Olympic committee disbands soccer federation

BAGHDAD — Iraq could face action from FIFA after its Olympic committee dissolved the Iraqi Football Association.
The Iraqi Olympic body said Monday it disbanded the association because of alleged financial irregularities and the repeated delaying of internal elections.
FIFA, soccer&#8217;s world governing body, says the committee has no right to intervene .... Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/11/16/iraqs-olympic-committee-disbands-soccer-federation-board-may-face-action-from-fifa-46930/">Iraq&#8217;s Olympic committee disbands soccer federation board; may face action from FIFA</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Home at last after 7 years, Iraq beats Palestine 3-0 in soccer before sellout crowd of 25,000</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/11/home-at-last-after-7-years-iraq-beats-palestine-3-0-in-soccer-before-sellout-crowd-of-25000-10767/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2009 05:27:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Yahya Barzanji</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[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&#8217;s struggle for stability as it was about sports.

A sellout crowd of about 25,000 attended the exhibition game at Fransou Hariri Stadium, many waving Iraq and Palestine flags and chanting &#8220;Iraq, ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/11/home-at-last-after-7-years-iraq-beats-palestine-3-0-in-soccer-before-sellout-crowd-of-25000-10767/">Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : Home at last after 7 years, Iraq beats Palestine 3-0 in soccer before sellout crowd of 25,000</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Iraqi soccer team to play first home match in 7 years, hosting Palestine</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/07/iraqi-soccer-team-to-play-first-home-match-in-7-years-hosting-palestine-9531/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:03:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AP</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[BAGHDAD — Iraq&#8217;s national soccer team will play on home soil Friday for the first time since 2002, hosting Palestine.

Tareq Ahmed, a senior official in the Iraqi Football Federation, said Tuesday that Iraq will play two exhibition matches against Palestine — the first Friday in northern Iraq, and the second next week in Baghdad.
&#8220;This is ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/07/iraqi-soccer-team-to-play-first-home-match-in-7-years-hosting-palestine-9531/">Read more : Iraqi soccer team to play first home match in 7 years, hosting Palestine</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Coughlin, Cowher, Fisher, Gruden, Harbaugh visit troops in Iraq in USO trip for NFL coaches</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/03/coughlin-cowher-fisher-gruden-harbaugh-visit-troops-in-iraq-in-uso-trip-for-nfl-coaches-8430/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:44:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rachel Cohen</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[The soldiers expressed their gratitude over and over to the NFL coaches who made the trip to Iraq.

&#8220;They kept thanking us,&#8221; said the Tennessee Titans&#8217; Jeff Fisher. &#8220;We kept thanking them.&#8221;
Fisher, the New York Giants&#8217; Tom Coughlin, the Baltimore Ravens&#8217; John Harbaugh, former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Bill Cowher and former Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Jon .... Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/03/coughlin-cowher-fisher-gruden-harbaugh-visit-troops-in-iraq-in-uso-trip-for-nfl-coaches-8430/">Coughlin, Cowher, Fisher, Gruden, Harbaugh visit troops in Iraq in USO trip for NFL coaches</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Gunmen kill coach of Iraq&#8217;s national karate team in northern city of Mosul, officials say</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/06/19/gunmen-kill-coach-of-iraqs-national-karate-team-in-northern-city-of-mosul-officials-say-5088/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 22:25:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AP</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[BAGHDAD — Officials say gunmen have killed the coach of Iraq&#8217;s national karate team in the northern city of Mosul.

Sports figures have frequently been targeted in Iraq&#8217;s violence, but the attacks decreased with security gains over the past two years.
The head of the local Olympic committee says Izzat Abdullah was gunned down Friday near his .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/06/19/gunmen-kill-coach-of-iraqs-national-karate-team-in-northern-city-of-mosul-officials-say-5088/">Source article &nbsp;: Gunmen kill coach of Iraq&#8217;s national karate team in northern city of Mosul, officials say</a>.]]></description>
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