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Public Affairs Counselor Philip Reeker poses with members of the Iraqi national soccer team. (U.S. Embassy Baghdad)
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On August 4, Public Affairs Counselor Philip Reeker attended an official ceremony for the victorious Iraqi national soccer team organized by the Iraqi Ministry for Youth and Sports in Baghdad's Al-Rasheed Hotel.
In addition to congratulating the Minister for Youth and Sports, Mr. Jasim Muhammad Ja'far, and other Iraqi sports dignitaries on the team's victory in the Asian Cup, Mr. Reeker emphasized the importance of this historic event for the Iraqi people and expressed hope that it will encourage them to persevere in working for a prosperous and united Iraq. Mr. Reeker also talked to some of the players, whom he praised for their superb performance and exemplary team spirit.
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