Syrian soccer player expelled from national team after match with Israeli coach
Al-Khatib was expelled from the national team for playing in a showcase match involving Israeli coach Avram Grant.
Syria's Firas Al Khatib celebrates his goal against Japan after taking a penalty kick during their 2011 Asian Cup Group B soccer match at Qatar Sports Club stadium in Doha January 13, 2011(photo credit: Louafi Larbi/Reuters)ByTZVI JOFFREUpdated:
