Iraq's Aymen Hussein Questioned for Hours at Chicago Airport Before World Cup
Soccer-Iraq World Cup Striker Hussein Questioned for Hours at Chicago Airport, Source Says
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Iraq's World Cup striker Aymen Hussein was detained for nearly seven hours at Chicago's O'Hare airport upon arrival with his team. While he was eventually allowed entry, the team's photographer was denied access. This incident occurred just days before Iraq's first World Cup appearance in 40 years.
- 01Aymen Hussein was questioned for nearly seven hours at Chicago's O'Hare airport after arriving with the Iraqi national team.
- 02The team's photographer, Talal Salah, was held for over 10 hours and ultimately denied entry into the United States.
- 03Hussein is a key player, having scored the goal that secured Iraq's qualification for the World Cup finals.
- 04Iraq's national team is set to compete in Group I against France, Senegal, and Norway.
- 05The World Cup tournament, co-hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, begins shortly.
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Aymen Hussein, Iraq's World Cup striker, was held for nearly seven hours at Chicago's O'Hare airport after arriving with his team. An official from the Iraqi Olympic Committee reported that while Hussein was ultimately allowed entry, the team's photographer, Talal Salah, was detained for over 10 hours and denied entry into the U.S. Hussein's phone was inspected upon arrival. This incident comes just days before Iraq's first World Cup appearance in 40 years, where they will compete in Group I against France, Senegal, and Norway. Fans greeted the Iraqi squad at the airport, showing support as they prepare for the tournament starting soon. The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Homeland Security Department have not commented on the situation, which has been reported by Iraqi media. Hussein, 30, is a pivotal player for Iraq, known for scoring the goal that secured their qualification for the finals.
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The questioning incident has raised concerns about the treatment of athletes and officials at U.S. borders, especially during significant international events.
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