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Real Madrid Supporters Club in Iraq Attacked by ISIS

A terrorist attack on a Real Madrid supporters club in northern Iraq on Friday reportedly left at least 14 people dead and around 20 more injured.

Thomas Burrows of the Daily Mail (Warning: Links contain graphic images) reported three gunmen armed with machine guns entered the club around midnight and opened fire. Police sources told the outlet the attackers made it through three checkpoints before the incident.

Club president Ziad Subhan noted Real Madrid fans meet at the club to watch old matches when there isn't a live game going on, per AS.