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Fans support the Iraqi soccer team during their match against the Indian soccer team in the Asian championship Under-19 qualifiers in Arbil, 310 km (

Asian champions Iraq suspended by FIFA 19:23 GMT

Asian champions Iraq have been suspended from international soccer because of political interference in the country's Football Association, world governing body FIFA said on Friday. Full Article

Soccer row drags on as Algeria summons Egypt envoy 18:41 GMT

Algeria's foreign minister summoned Egypt's ambassador on Friday to reject accusations that his government failed to protect Egyptians from violent Algerian soccer fans during a tense World Cup play-off, state media said. Full Article

Federer says football needs to introduce video technology 19:44 GMT

World number one tennis player Roger Federer believes his friend Thierry Henry should not be villified for the handball which helped France edge past Ireland into the World Cup finals on Wednesday. Full Article

Should FIFA grant Ireland a World Cup qualifying playoff replay against France following Thierry Henry's handball?
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