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[threeplusfire]

The story of the Iraqi soccer team is the most awesome thing of the entire 2004 Olympics. What a bizarre thing. Uday Hussein tortured players who displeased him, and they had little money or equipment. No one expected them to make it, and when they got to Athens thanks to Australia they weren't supposed to win. But now they have a shot at a medal. With all the horrible, fucked up things in Iraq, it's amazing to see some things change for the better.