Iraq v Saudi Arabia – Preview
Iraq will contest their second match in the group stage of the 2018 World Cup Qualifiers against Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. A familiar fixture for the Lions as they are set to battle it out against...
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Iraqi league signings, results and more! 30/08/16 weekly round-up
Another week, another round-up. Here’s a catch up of the news you may have missed over the past week: Iraqi U16 Women’s team lost 2-1 against Hong Kong Iraq draw 2-2 with Perth Glory...
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Australia v Iraq – Preview
Iraq will kick-start their new era under Radhi Shenaishil with a tough World Cup qualification match away to Asian giants Australia. A familiar fixture for the Lions in the past decade or so, Iraq...
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U-16 WT, Al Jawiya, Ahmed Yasin and more! 23/08/16 weekly round-up
Reporting from Iraq, Sami Aissa Iraqi Under-16s participating in the Women’s Asian Youth Championship Qualifiers The Under 16 Iraqi women’s team has travelled to Hanoi to take part in the...
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Radhi Shenaishil names his 24-man squad for World Cup Qualifiers
Iraq head coach Radhi Shenaishil has named his 24-man squad to face Australia and Saudi Arabia in the Lions’ crucial upcoming World Cup Qualifiers. Australia vs. Iraq Date: 1 September 2016...
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Road to Russia: A closer look at the Lions’ upcoming opponents
After the end of Iraq’s Olympic campaign the team got little rest as they made their way to Kuala Lumpur to continue preparing for the vital World Cup Qualifications amidst all the drama...
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Iraq name provisional squad to play Australia and Saudi Arabia
Iraq head coach Radhi Shenaishil has named his 27-man provisional squad to face Australia and Saudi Arabia in the Lions’ crucial upcoming World Cup Qualifiers. The new manager, who has...
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Another month, another saga. Ali Adnan quits international football
The stage was set for Iraq’s Olympic team to advance to the quarter-final of the men’s football tournament this Wednesday when they took on South Africa in São Paulo. With only a win...
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Top 10 Iraqis to ever play the game
Since territory of the modern state of Iraq was defined in 1920, the country has produced its fair share of outstanding footballers who have made their mark in both the club and international...
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Nationality Dilemma for Heerenveen Starlet Rewan Amin
Duhok-born Rewan Amin Mohammed, better known as Rewan Amin, is touted as one of Europe’s most promising youngsters. Being the son of a former Iraqi-Kurdish professional, the...
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Gonzalo Rodriguez: The Iraqi Spaniard
Gonzalo Rodriguez’s career as a coach surpasses most who have stepped foot inside the Lions of Mesopotamia’s dressing room. Rodriguez has coached in the Spanish top flight and was fellow...
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