Iraq striker Aymen Hussein questioned for hours on US arrival for World Cup

Iraq striker questioned for seven hours at O’Hare Team photographer denied entry after more 10 hours Iraq return to World Cup for first time since 1986 Iraq’s World Cup striker, Aymen Hussein, was held and questioned for nearly seven hours at Chicago’s O’Hare airport after arriving with the squad early on Saturday, an Iraqi sporting official said. Hussein was finally allowed in, but the team’s photographer was barred from entering the United States, said the official who works for the Iraq...

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Iraqi striker Aymen Hussein, en route to FIFA World Cup, ‘detained’ for 7 hours at Chicago airport

The episode has drawn criticism in Iraq, with a publication covering the national team claiming that Hussein was treated "like a suspect" upon arrival.

Iraq World Cup star Aymen Hussein detained at Chicago airport, team photographer barred

Hussein was finally allowed in, but the team's photographer was barred from entering the US, said the official, who works for the Iraqi Olympic Committee and has close contacts with the team.

Iraq World Cup striker Hussein questioned for hours at Chicago airport - The Daily Star

Iraq World Cup striker Hussein questioned for hours at Chicago airport  The Daily Star