This is truly an inspiring story, right up there with Team USA defeated the Soviets in the Miracle on Ice. And remember, the Iraq sport was the domain of Uday Hussien, who routinely tortured and even killed athletes who didn't meet his expectations.
FIFA President Sepp Blatter, who was at the Gelora Bung National Stadium for the final, said Iraq's achievement had inspired millions and was proof of sport's unique power to unite people in the most desperate circumstances.
What a great story. I know things look bleak, and are most definatly portrayed that way any chance the media gets, but this story proves to me that Iraq is headed in the right direction. Things like sport can unite a country, and this is a good sign. I think we can all congratulate Team Iraq for this great accomplishment!
Occasionally even our news media has to report good news.
Posted by: Citizen Tom | July 29, 2007 at 05:37 PM