Iraq reach the semi-finals of the Gulf Cup
Iraq have qualified to the semi-finals of the 23rd Arabian Gulf Cup after finishing top of Group B, ahead of Bahrain, Qatar and Yemen. Iraq kicked off the campaign with a draw against Bahrain...
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Looking back at Justin Meram’s historic season
Last night’s 1-0 defeat to Toronto put an end to a stellar season for Columbus Crew. The Ohio-based club reached the Conference final, before losing to a Jozy Altidore strike. However...
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It’s the duty of every Iraqi football fan to support Ali Adnan at Udinese
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Ali Adnan on the radar of Serie A leaders Napoli
“I’m going to stay and fight for my place in the team”. This was Ali Adnan’s answer to the Iraqi fans who questioned his decision to stay with Udinese after falling down...
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Al-Jawiya prepare to retain their AFC Cup title
Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya will contest their second consecutive AFC Cup Final tomorrow (Saturday). The Iraqi League champions won the competition last season under Basim Qasim by defeating Indian side...
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Meet Naba Ameer: Iraq’s youngest female player
The Iraqi women’s football team made headlines in the country last year by playing their first ever competitive match. The Lionesses participated in the Asian qualifiers in Jordan and finished...
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Iraq bow out of U-17 World Cup
Iraq have been eliminated from the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup following a Round of 16 defeat against 2015 finalists Mali. The Cubs of Mesopotamia could not keep up with the physicality of the...
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Iraq reach Round of 16 in U-17 World Cup
Iraq have managed to advance from the ‘Group of Death’ in the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup, finishing ahead of powerhouses Mexico and Chile. The Cubs of Mesopotamia began their campaign...
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What could the Kurdish referendum mean for Iraqi football?
Last week marked a huge occasion as an independence referendum was held in the Kurdish regions of Iraq. Although we at SoccerIraq don’t devolve into politics and refuse to take any side on the...
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Iraq and Syria national team Jako jerseys now available on Soccer Iraq
Good news, Lions, back by popular demand we have been resupplied with Iraq Jako Home jerseys for the third time! As well as that, to celebrate Syria’s WCQ success their national team jersey...
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Iraq legends set for all-star match
The Ministry of Youth and Sports today (Monday) announced the list of names that will represent the Iraqi team when they take on a World XI next month. Preparation for the legends match, which is...
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Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya win the 2016/17 Iraqi Premier League title
Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya have won the 2016/17 Iraqi Premier League title. The season, which began last September, finally ended today with the Falcons being crowned champions after defeating Al-Hedood...
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