From tragedy to World Cup history - Iraq scorer Hussein's story
Iraq striker Aymen Hussein's journey to the World Cup is one that could easily have taken a different turn.
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"He's that type of player who is very difficult to control in the box and I'm very happy and proud of him."
— Graham Arnold , Athlete
"I decided to quit playing football to take care of my family, but my mother refused."
— Aymen Hussein , Athlete
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Iraq striker Aymen Hussein's journey to the World Cup is one that could easily have taken a different turn.
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