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The Basra International Stadium on January 3, days before the start of the Arabian Gulf Cup. Reuters
The Basra International Stadium on January 3, days before the start of the Arabian Gulf Cup. Reuters
Iraq's football Gulf Cup hit by black market tickets criticism just days before kick-off
The eight-team tournament is set to begin on Friday in Iraq’s Basra city and to run until January 19