As the 2022/23 season begins to take shape in leagues across the world, a number of Iraqi players’ futures have yet to be decided, while several major transfers have already taken place this...
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In November of 2019, the Iraq national team defeated rivals Iran in a thrilling qualifying match, followed by an upset win away to Asian champions Qatar at the Gulf Cup and a dominant victory over...
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The 2019/20 winter transfer window is in full swing and rumours about our players continue to swirl around the Iraqi media with each passing day. Read this round-up to ensure you are familiar with...
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We’re less than a week into July but there have already been a lot of reports and rumours regarding the summer transfers of Iraq’s main players. Some are looking likely to be returning...
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Iraq’s 23-man squad has been announced ahead of their friendly against Tunisia in Radès on Friday 7th June 2019. The squad has seen the exclusion of experienced Iraqi Premier League top...
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Iraq have announced their squad for the upcoming friendly game with historic rivals Kuwait in what will be Srečko Katanec’s first match as the Lions’ boss. The match will be held on...
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Highly-rated Iraq international Ali Adnan has moved to Atalanta B.C. on a one-year loan deal, with the Serie A side having the option to buy the left-back at the end of the season. The Lion...
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Failed work permits, Dutch bureaucracy and Uday Saddam Hussein – how five Iraqi players missed out on their dream moves to the world’s biggest sides. Ahmed Radhi Ahmed Radhi was undoubtedly...
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In the Lions’ latest effort to fully lift the ban on international matches, Saudi Arabia are set to play in Iraq for the first time since 1979. The match will be hosted in Basra and will...
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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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With the start of the summer transfer window, many of our favourite Iraqis abroad will be subject to much speculation as to where they will ply their trade in the upcoming season. Soccer Iraq...
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