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Montader Madjed, a 21-year-old footballer in Sweden, faced death threats after declining a call-up to the Iraqi national team. The threats came from a club official at Al-Shorta, following his decision to focus on club commitments due to personal difficulties. Despite being a promising player for Hammarby, Madjed announced he would no longer represent Iraq, citing the backlash and hostility he received. The Iraqi Football Federation condemned the threats and distanced itself from the official's comments. Madjed, who has dual Swedish and Iraqi citizenship, previously played for Sweden's youth teams before switching to Iraq in 2023. His relationship with the national team soured after a controversial video surfaced earlier this year.