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Iraq
The reign of terror that ended Iraq’s World Cup dream before it started
The following is an excerpt from the forthcoming book “Yalla! The Turbulent History of Arab Nations…
POD VIEW: Can Iraq end four decades of heartbreak?
It all comes down to this for Iraq. After 40 long years, the Lions of Mesopotamia…
World Cup preparations thrown into chaos against the backdrop of ongoing war
It’s only three months to go until the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in Mexico…
Arnold arrives for ‘new challenge’ in Iraq
In a surprise turn of events, Iraq have looked to former Australia boss Graham Arnold in…
For Iraq and its fans, Japan win means more than just an upset
For an arena that only hosted its first match after the global pandemic, the Education City…
The hidden gem helping history repeat for Iraq
More than a decade and a half after they, against all odds, lifted the AFC Asian…
Broken chairs and gunshots: the story of Adnan Dirjal and a new era for Iraqi football
Former Asian Cup winners Iraq arrive in Doha at the start of a new era, driven…
It’s time we won another Asian Cup: Iraq striker Ali Al-Hamadi
Growing up a long distance away from his hometown in Iraq, it was posters of Fernando…
Iraq ready to take centre stage at historic Arabian Gulf Cup
Having enjoyed the world’s attention towards the end of 2022, the Arab world pivots to a…
All or Nothing: Iraq
Through coaching changes, squad infighting and the incoming of a creative genius named Zidane, Iraq are…
Vale Ahmed Radhi
“I still remember the moment when the old Kurdish peddler came into the house, accompanied by…
Qatar 1976: The origins of one of Asia’s great rivalries
The greatest ever Gulf Cup? Veteran watchers of this most regional, beloved tournament will tell you…