Basim Qasim has announced a 29-man Iraq squad for the upcoming Basra Friendship Tournament. Iraq will play Qatar on 21 March and Syria on 27 March in the first inter-nation tournament to be held...
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Ali Kadhim, the legendary Iraqi striker of the 70s and 80s, has died today aged 68. Kadhim is one of the biggest legends in Iraqi football, representing Al-Zawraa for 14 straight years...
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“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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Basim Qasim has announced his preliminary squad to face Thailand and the United Arab Emirates in the final two games of the 2018 World Cup qualification. The list included a number of new faces...
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We aren’t known for sending our players to Europe’s top leagues. In fact, many of Iraq’s internationals, past and present, enjoy life in the Gulf too much to worry about a move...
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2016 was a year headlined by surprises and heartbreaks all over the world. Whether it was Leicester City’s incredible triumph, The Cleveland Cavaliers’ amazing comeback, or the loss of...
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Iraq are set to face the United Arab Emirates today in Abu Dhabi in a do or die match.Both teams have had disappointing results going into this round , as Iraq have gained only 3 points from 4...
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Iraq head coach Radhi Shenaishil has named his 23-man squad earlier today ahead of the Lions’ quest to get back in contention for a World Cup spot as they face Japan and Thailand in...
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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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