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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After 566 days of waiting, Iraq’s bid to qualify for their second FIFA World Cup finally gets back underway tomorrow! The Lions of Mesopotamia were on a roll in late 2019, beating Iran on...
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Iraq manager Srečko Katanec has revealed a 34-man preliminary squad ahead of the national team’s much-anticipated return to action. The squad will meet up on 14 June to begin training, with...
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Iraq have played out many memorable games against their three main rivals Iran, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait over the years. Here, we pick out the Lions of Mesopotamia’s five greatest and most...
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The past three Iraqi Premier League seasons have seen Baghdad giants Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya, Al-Zawraa and Al-Shorta each picking up the title in turn. All three were great sides in their own right...
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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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Iraq boss Srečko Katanec has named a 26-man squad for the upcoming World Cup/Asian Cup qualifying game against Bahrain, as the Lions kick off their campaign in Riffa on Thursday 5th September. The...
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Al-Shorta have been crowned champions of the 2018/19 Iraqi Premier League, qualifying them for the group stages of the 2020 AFC Champions League. Al-Qeetharah lost 1-0 at Al-Minaa on Sunday but...
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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 boss Srečko Katanec has announced the 44-man preliminary squad for the upcoming 2019 WAFF Championship, which will be the first edition of the tournament to be hosted in Iraq. Defensive duo...
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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 striker and arguably Asia’s hottest prospect, Mohanad Ali, is not for sale this January after tonight’s announcement from Al-Shorta. The club posted out a statement on...
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