Maldives footballer Umair Mohamed (L) loses the ball after being tackled by Afghanistan's footballer Zohib Islam
Afghanistan player Mustafa (C) and teammates celebrate with the trophy after defeating Russia 5-4 in the final of the 2008 Homeless World Cup football tournament
Players from Afghanistan celebrate with the trophy after defeating Russia 5-4 in the final of the 2008 Homeless World Cup football tournament
A player from Afghanistan (L) shoots past the Scotland goalkeeper during the opening matches of 2008 Homeless World Cup football tournament
Karim Keramuddin, President of Afghanistan's football association, at the Home of FIFA in Zurich on 28 January 2008
FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter and Karim Keramuddin, President of Afghanistan's football association, at the Home of FIFA in Zurich on 28 January 2008
Afghanistan's Sayed Bashir Azimi duels Syrian opponent Jehad Hussien
Afghanistan's Karimi Obaidullah (R) vies for the ball with Syrian opponent Wael Ayan
Afghan youths raise a cloud of dust as they play football in a park in Kabul, 24 April 2007. Football is one of the most popular games in Afghanistan, and is played on dusty dry ground more often than grass. AFP PHOTO/SHAH Marai
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