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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