The Iraqi National Soccer Team won the Asian Cup by defeating Saudi Arabia, 1-0.
Under Saddam, players were tortured, maimed and sometimes even killed if they did not perform up to the evil dictator's standards. They never won a Championship of any kind.
This victory which took place on a soccer field is allegorical for the purpose of freedom everywhere, and not just in the Middle East.
Freedom wins, WHEREVER it is allowed to compete.