Growing up a long distance away from his hometown in Iraq, it was posters of Fernando Torres and Luis Suarez that adorned the walls of Ali Al-Hamadi’s home in Liverpool. However, the youngster always had […]
Agony, followed by ecstasy. The very best and worst that football can bring to a country will likely share the spotlight in defining the 25th edition of the Gulf Cup. While hosts Iraq can look […]
Having enjoyed the world’s attention towards the end of 2022, the Arab world pivots to a more regional outlook for the upcoming 25th edition of the Arabian Gulf Cup that greets the turn of the […]
Through coaching changes, squad infighting and the incoming of a creative genius named Zidane, Iraq are down but not out in World Cup qualification. Following Dick Advocaat’s resignation within six months of taking the helm, […]
The opening game of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar is just over one year away – 376 days to be precise. Despite that, with the final round of Asian Qualifiers reaching its half […]
We’re joined by renowned West Asian football expert Wael Jabir to dissect all six teams – Iran, Korea Republic, UAE, Iraq, Syria and Lebanon – from Group A of the final round of Asian Qualifiers […]
“I still remember the moment when the old Kurdish peddler came into the house, accompanied by my father, to pick up our TV,” wrote Iraqi journalist Mizer Kamal. “I cried and begged my mother to […]
The greatest ever Gulf Cup? Veteran watchers of this most regional, beloved tournament will tell you it was in Qatar. No. Not the 2019 Gulf Cup, nevermind that it proved historic with Bahrain claiming their […]
Picture this. It’s the semi final of the AFC Asian Cup and your nation is one of the final four teams left after a pulsating quarter final win over your biggest rivals. The players walk […]
The image of Iraqi captain Abid Kadhim and his teammates walking onto field at the Supachalasai Stadium in Bangkok, raising the flag of Palestine as they jogged around the field, is looked on as a […]
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