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US withdraws from U17 World Cup in Qatar over security fears: reports
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Arab News · Saudi Arabia · Middle East
The United States has decided to pull out of the U17 World Cup in Qatar due to security concerns in the region. The decision was communicated to players just days before the tournament’s start.
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