Ten times Iraq scored seven or more in one game
The Lions of Mesopotamia have achieved several landslide victories throughout their storied history, and we’ve picked out ten of them below! Iraq 8-0 Lebanon – 1960 Olympic Games Qualifier...
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Iraq’s five greatest Derby victories
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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Five years on: remembering the derby that made Asian Cup history
23 January 2015. A date that is forever etched into the memories of all Iraqi football fans. The 2015 Asian Cup was being held in Australia, and this quarter-final was on a Friday. It meant a lot...
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Iraq beat Yemen to secure place in Asian Cup last 16
Iraq defeated Yemen 3-0 in their second game of the 17th edition of the AFC Asian Cup, guaranteeing themselves a spot in the Round of 16. Although Vietnam and Yemen are not two of Asia’s top...
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Five Iraqi players that missed out on dream moves to the world’s biggest sides
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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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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Iraqi football combos that you may have forgotten were teammates
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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10 Defining Moments from 2016 in Iraqi Football
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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Meet Mohanad Abdul-Raheem: Iraq’s most promising talisman
After scoring the Lions’ only goal in the second round of World Cup Qualification, Soccer Iraq sat down with Mohanad Abdul-Raheem to reflect on the life of the nation’s most promising striker. ...
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2016/17 Iraqi Premier League Preview and Predictions
The new Iraqi Premier League season is just a few days away and clubs have been adding to their squads all summer in an attempt to improve their team ahead of the 15th September start to the...
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Ending retirement speculation, Younis Mahmoud signs new contract with Al-Talaba
Younis Mahmoud put an end to retirement speculation today (Thursday) as he penned a one-year extension with Al-Talaba. The former-Iraq captain, who first joined the club in 2001, spent last season...
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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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