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Iraq Soccer Team Receives Greatest Honour

by Jyle on December 16th, 2007

iraq soccer2 It has been a rough few years for the country of Iraq. Playing soccer has been difficult to say the least. When they walked in the opening ceremony at the last Summer Olympic they were receive in a standing ovation. This year they have received the greatest honour by taking home the title of WORLD TEAM OF THE YEAR. 

Iraq’s extraordinary journey from war-torn also-rans to continental champions with victory at the Asian Cup earned them the team award, the first time it has gone to an Asian side. Milan were second and Sevilla third.

WORLD TEAM OF THE YEAR
1 Iraq 22.2
2 Milan 21.5
3 Sevilla 16.6
4 Manchester United 10.5
5 Boca Juniors 9.1
6 Brazil 6.8
7 Argentina 5.2
8 Real Madrid 1.1
9 Scotland 1.0
10 Barcelona 0.8

Source: Gateway Pundit

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