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Aymen Hussein: The Journey of Iraq's 'Lion of Mesopotamia' from Tragedy to World Cup

Aymen Hussein, Iraq's most expensive footballer, overcame personal tragedy—including his father's murder and brother's kidnapping—to lead his team to the 2026 World Cup. His mother's insistence that he pursue his dream kept him in the sport.