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Kuwait football federation suspends bosses over Iraq match chaos

Kuwait’s football federation has suspended one of its top bosses and its PR chief over failings that left fans in sweltering temperatures for hours during a World Cup qualifier against Iraq.

In a statement late Wednesday, the Kuwait Football Association expressed its “deep regret” for ticketing and other logistical problems that marred the game at the 60,000-capacity Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium on Tuesday.

It also said it would launch a probe into the shortcomings, which resulted in fans fainting in temperatures of over 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) as they pleaded with staff for water, with videos of the incidents shared on social media.

Ticketing problems also meant some fans without tickets were allowed in, while others who had purchased tickets were refused entry.

The federation said it had suspended its secretary-general, Salah al-Qanai, and public relations boss Mohamed Bou Abbas over the “unacceptable events”.

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