‘I made friends for life’ – Iraqi refugee and Leitrim hurler Zak Moradi on his GAA journey
A former Leitrim senior hurler who grew up playing football barefoot in a refugee camp in Iraq has spoken of the power of inclusivity that GAA has...
Iraq's Jasim takes Yili Top Scorer award
Doha: Midfielder Ali Jasim won the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ Yili Top Scorer award on Friday.
All my players deserve to go to the Olympics, says Iraq's Shenaishil
Doha: Head coach Radhi Shenaishil will be in no hurry to cast aside the players who booked Iraq’s ticket for the Olympic Games should he remain in...
Indonesia's Shin shifts focus to Guinea playoff
Doha: Indonesia head coach Shin Tae-yong knows he faces a race against time to prepare his exhausted players for their Olympic Games showdown...
Jasim: I love playing for Iraq
Doha: First, he fired them to the FIFA U-20 World Cup Argentina 2023. Then on Thursday, Ali Jasim emerged as the hero once again for Iraq by...
Decisive Jasim sends Iraq to Paris
Doha: Eight years after their last appearance, Iraq are bound for the Olympic Games again after securing their sixth qualification on Thursday night.
Rio focused on taking Indonesia to Paris
Doha: Rio Fahmy will look to repay the faith shown in him by head coach Shin Tae-yong and help steer Indonesia to their first Olympic Games...
Preview - 3rd Place Playoff: Iraq v Indonesia
Doha: The third and final automatic berth at the Paris Olympics from the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ will be at stake on Thursday when Iraq and...
Mohammed determined to lead Iraq to Olympics
Doha: Iraq captain Muntadher Mohammed returns from suspension to lead his team against Indonesia in the third place playoff at the AFC U23 Asian...
Our plan didn't work, admits Iraq's Shenaishil
Doha: Iraq head coach Radhi Shenaishil admitted his plan to contain Japan in the opening 45 minutes of their AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™...
Oiwa: Japan yet to complete mission
Doha: Go Oiwa refused to rest on his laurels after steering his Japan team into the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ final on Monday as a 2-0 win over...
First half goals power Japan into final
Doha: Japan will meet Uzbekistan in the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ final after first half goals from Mao Hosoya and Ryotaro Araki earned Go...
Japan's Fujita, Iraq's Tahseen rally teammates
Doha: Joel Fujita shrugged off concerns fatigue could derail Japan’s hopes of advancing to the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ final ahead of their...
S-final - Preview: Japan v Iraq
Doha: Radhi Shenaishil will make victory the priority as his Iraq side take on Japan in the semi-finals of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ at...
Shenaishil relieved Iraq coped with pressure; Vietnam's Hoang sees promise
Al Wakrah: Radhi Shenaishil admitted that his Iraq side were under pressure to deliver in their AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ quarter-final against...
Jasim: Iraq can only get better
Al Wakrah: Ali Jasim is confident that a more potent Iraq will emerge at the business end of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™.
And then there were four
Doha: The AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ could see the first two-time champions crowned after Iraq and Uzbekistan booked their semi-final spots on...
Jasim strike sends Iraq into semis
Al Wakrah: Iraq became the final team to check into the semi-finals of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ after they overcame Vietnam 1-0 at Al...
Playoffs: Afghanistan stun Iraq; Kyrgyz Republic edge Vietnam
Bangkok: Afghanistan and Kyrgyz Republic will square off in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand™ 2024 Playoff 3 after defeating Iraq and Vietnam...
Playoffs: Afghanistan stun Iraq
Bangkok: Afghanistan came from a goal down to advance to the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand™ 2024 Playoff 3 after defeating Iraq 5-3 at the Hua Mark...
Q-final - Preview: Iraq v Vietnam
Al Wakrah: Iraq’s Radhi Shenaishil is throwing the gauntlet at Vietnam ahead of their AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ quarter-final at Al Janoub...
Iraq's Muntadher relishing the pressure; Quan believes in Vietnam
Al Wakrah: Expectations are high back home for Iraq to reach the semi-finals of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™, which will also mean booking a...
Preview - Playoffs: Iraq v Afghanistan; Vietnam v Kyrgyz Republic
Bangkok: The four losing quarter-finalists of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand™ 2024 will compete for the sole remaining spot in the FIFA Futsal...
Thailand fight back to beat Iraq
Bangkok: Therdsak Charoenphong’s dramatic late winner saw hosts Thailand defeat Iraq 3-2 on Wednesday to book a semi-final meeting with Tajikistan...
Thailand fight back to edge Iraq
Bangkok: Therdsak Charoenphong’s dramatic late winner saw hosts Thailand defeat Iraq 3-2 on Wednesday to book a semi-final meeting with Tajikistan...
ISIS gearing up for new wave of bloodshed as cops foil 12 terror plots in 12 months across Europe
ISIS could be gearing up for a new wave of attacks after cops foiled 12 terror plots across Europe in the past year.
Fears are increasing that...
Preview - Q-final: Thailand v Iraq
Bangkok: Thailand and Iraq are set for an exciting clash when they meet in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 quarter-finals on Wednesday.
Saadoon hails Iraq's strong character
Doha: Mustafa Saadoon was beaming with joy after Iraq sealed a place in the quarter-finals of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ following a 2-1 win...
Group C: Resilient Iraq edge Saudi Arabia for top spot
Doha: Iraq completed their turnaround at the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ with a 2-1 win over Saudi Arabia to emerge the Group C winners on...
Uzbekistan delight Venancio Lopez; Iraq worry Cacau
Bangkok: Uzbekistan completed their AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 Group B campaign with a perfect record of three victories, and head coach...
Group B: Fightback takes Iraq through
Bangkok: A stirring fightback saw Iraq defeat Australia 6-2 in Group B of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand 2024™ at the Hua Mark Indoor Stadium on...
Preview - Group C: Saudi Arabia v Iraq
Doha: Saudi Arabia are gunning to finish their AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ Group C challenge with a perfect record when they play Iraq at Khalifa...
Group B: Uzbekistan determined to stay perfect; Iraq focused on victory
Bangkok: Uzbekistan are vying to extend their winning momentum when they face Saudi Arabia on Matchday Three in Group B of the AFC Futsal Asian...
Shenaishil delighted with Iraq's response
Al Wakrah: Head coach Radhi Shenaishil praised Iraq for the strong recovery which led to their 4-2 win over Tajikistan in an AFC U23 Asian Cup...
Group B: Uzbekistan eyeing to stay perfect; Iraq focused on victory
Bangkok: Uzbekistan are vying to extend their winning momentum when they face Saudi Arabia on Matchday Three in Group B of the AFC Futsal Asian...
Group C: Tajikistan 2-4 Iraq
Al Wakrah: Iraq revived their AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ knockout stage hopes with a 4-2 win over Tajikistan at the Al Janoub Stadium on...
Group B: Iraq 1-4 Uzbekistan
Bangkok: Uzbekistan took a huge step towards the quarter-finals of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand™ 2024 after defeating Iraq 4-1 in their Group...
Matrix IT backs British Army's 'Tigers' with new football kits
Matrix IT has helped to kit out a football team of a British Army Unit, composed of active-duty soldiers with service backgrounds in Iraq and...
Fifa to discuss banning Israel from football after five countries back Palestine’s proposal
The Palestinian FA's proposal has the backing of Algeria, Iraq, Jordan, Syria and Yemen.
Preview - Group C: Tajikistan v Iraq
Al Wakrah: Head coach Radhi Shenaishil is focused on leveraging Iraq’s extensive preparation to inspire a turnaround when they take on Tajikistan...
Group B: Uzbekistan, Iraq set for exciting battle
Bangkok: Uzbekistan meet Iraq in a top of the table clash in Group B of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024, while Australia will be aiming to...
Group B: Saudi Arabia 1-5 Iraq
Bangkok: Iraq powered to a 5-1 win over Saudi Arabia in their AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand™ 2024 Group B opener at the Bangkok Arena on Wednesday.
Ithsara lauds Thailand display, Shenaishil seeks Iraq response
Al Wakrah: Thailand head coach Ithsara Sritharo was left in admiration of his team's efforts after leading them to victory against Iraq on Tuesday...
Group C: Iraq 0-2 Thailand
Al Wakrah: Thailand got off to a dream start in the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ after they produced a 2-0 victory against Iraq in their Group C...
Preview - Group C: Iraq v Thailand
Doha: Group C pair Iraq and Thailand are looking to make an impression at the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ as they prepare to face off in their...
Brit holidaymakers face cancelled flights & longer journeys following ‘biggest single air travel disruption since 2001’
BRIT holidaymakers are being warned to expect cancelled flights and longer plane journeys following the ‘biggest single disruption to air travel...
Footballer Osama Vinladen has brother named Sadam Husein and sister called Georgia Bush
What do a former US President, a former Iraqi President and the former leader of Al-Qaeda have in common – they're all part of one big happy family...
The Glasgow SAS hero sent to assasinate Pablo Escobar – who ended up running a pub
PETER McAleese was one of twelve ex-soldiers tasked with the murder of feared drugs lord Pablo Escobar.
After surviving the danger-filled...
Meet ‘tough as nails’ Ipswich striker who escaped Saddam Hussein
Ali Al-Hamadi tells Henry Winter that his superpower is his belief after being forced to flee Iraq as a child and growing up as a Muslim in Liverpool
Potters complete international duty
International period concludes
Ten Potters in action for their nations
Players involved in different age groups at international level
Stoke...
Casas pleased tweaks worked for Iraq; Shin proud of Indonesia's improvement
Manila: Head coach Jesus Casas said learnings from the first meeting against Philippines paved the way for a 5-0 success on Tuesday that saw Iraq...
Group F: Philippines 0-5 Iraq
Manila: Iraq cruised into the next round of preliminaries for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and booked their berth at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia...
Preview - Group F: Vietnam v Indonesia; Philippines v Iraq
Kuala Lumpur: Nguyen Filip has called for Vietnam to take the initiative against Indonesia in their Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for...
Preview: Philippines vs. Iraq - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Philippines and Iraq, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Casas proud of Iraq's resolve
Basra:Jesus Casas was delighted to see Iraq come through a tough test after they beat Philippines 1-0 in the Preliminary Joint Qualification –...
Group F: Iraq 1-0 Philippines
Basra: Iraq made it three wins out of three after edging the Philippines 1-0 in Group F of the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the...
Preview - Group F: Indonesia v Vietnam; Iraq v Philippines
Kuala Lumpur: It will be a repeat of their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ clash when Indonesia host Vietnam in Group F of the Preliminary Joint...
Preview: Iraq vs. Philippines - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Iraq and Philippines, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Ten Potters set for March international duty
Junho, Manhoef, Thompson and Johnson all called up
Six Academy players set to feature during March break
Junho and Dixon receive first call-ups for...
FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC Asian Qualifiers: March Match Schedule
During FIFA Matchday, one of the confederations that will see official activity is the AFC. Here you can watch which games and what dates and times...
Japan remain Asia's best; Iraq make entry
Kuala Lumpur: Japan moved up one spot to seventh in the latest FIFA Women's World Ranking released on Thursday.
Al-Hamadi Out of Iraq Squad
Blues striker Ali Al-Hamadi has reportedly asked to be left out of Iraq's games during the upcoming international window.
Al-Hamadi Wins Iraqi Award
Blues striker Ali Al-Hamadi has won the Iraq Soccer Star award for the Best Iraqi Player Outside of Iraq in 2023, the second successive year he has...
Sky Sports forced to apologise for Ipswich star during live TV interview after dramatic win over Bristol City
SKY SPORTS had to apologise to viewers after Ipswich Town hero Ali Al-Hamadi dropped some X-rated language live on air.
The Tractor Boys remain...
Inside abandoned hotel once frequented by Saddam Hussein & owned by US porn baron left to decay and covered in graffiti
AN abandoned hotel with a colourful past and once renowned for scandal and debauchery has been left to rot.
Haludovo palace – dubbed the Peace and...
Al-Hamadi: We Need to Block Out External Noise and Stay Focused
Town new boy Ali Al-Hamadi, the first Iraqi to play for the club, has stressed the importance of he and his colleagues remaining level-headed...
Al-Hamadi: Wimbledon Boss Jackson Got the Best Out of Me
Town boss Kieran McKenna has made a huge impression on recent recruit Ali Al-Hamadi but the Iraqi international has praised the part that the...
Al-Hamadi: I Dream of Becoming First Iraqi in the Premier League
Ali Al-Hamadi believes Ipswich Town can make him the first Iraqi to play in the Premier League after scoring his first goal for the club in the 4-0...
Zaher strike gives Al Kahrabaa advantage over Al Ahed
Muscat: Iraq's Al Kahrabaa defeated Al Ahed FC of Lebanon 1-0 in the first leg of their AFC Cup™ 2023/24 West Zonal Semi-final meeting on Tuesday...
West Asia Wrap: Air Force Club impress
Doha: Air Force Club stayed on course for the 2023/24 Iraq Stars League title with an impressive win over Al Mina'a on Sunday.
Celtic are stronger than Rangers says Daizen Maeda as Japan star insists he’ll learn from Asian Cup heartache
HIS COUNTRY was on the end of a shock in the Asian Cup — but Daizen Maeda says that won’t be the case at his club.
Japan were knocked out of the...
Qatar star scores cool penalty in Asia Cup final before pulling off magic trick as fans call it ‘best celebration ever’
QATAR conjured up some magic in their Asia Cup final victory over Jordan.
The Gulf State, who previously won the Asia Cup in 2019, went 1-0...
Taylor Out For a Few Weeks, Donacien Undergoes Surgery, Al-Hamadi Trains After Back Problem
Midfielder Jack Taylor will be out of action for a number of weeks after picking up a quad strain, while Janoi Donacien will be sidelined for six...
Inside Rangers new boy Oscar Cortes’ influences – his Liverpool role model, Real Madrid dream and Premier League legend
OSCAR CORTES regards Madrid as his ultimate football destination.
But the new Rangers winger knows he has to prove he is the Real deal before he...
AFC statement on Referee decision in Round of 16 match between Iraq and Jordan
Doha: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has received several queries surrounding the second yellow card and subsequent red card issued to...
Asian Cup: Iran defeat Syria on penalties to set up Japan quarter-final
Japan maintained their pursuit of a record-extending fifth Asian Cup title on Wednesday by advancing to the quarter-finals with a 3-1 win against...
Britain braced to send formidable warship to WW3 flashpoint Red Sea as Houthi’s rebel arsenal strikes ships
BRITAIN is preparing to send an aircraft carrier to the Red Sea to blast Houthi targets in Yemen with F-35 Lightning jets.
Defence minister...
Referee who sent Iraq star off for bizarre 'grass-eating' celebration is hit with vile online abuse as football authorities vow to support official at Asia Cup
A 10-man Iraq were left fuming and were unable to hold on against Jordan, who scored in the 95th and 97th minutes to seal a dramatic 3-2 comeback...
Iraqi press CONFRONT boss Jesus Casas in post-match press conference after their dramatic elimination from the Asian Cup by Jordan... as they angrily point and shout at him before security are forced to intervene
Hussein was sent off after scoring for seemingly mocking Jordan's players with a 'grass-eating' celebration, after copying what they had done when...
Reporters banned after confronting Iraq manager
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has revoked the accreditation of journalists who angrily confronted Iraq coach Jesús Casas after the team's...
AFC statement on Round of 16 match between Iraq and Jordan
Doha: The AFC strongly condemns any type of unruly and aggressive behaviour and takes a zero-tolerance stance against such actions.
Al Rashdan commends Jordan's indomitable spirit
Doha: Match-winner Nizar Al Rashdan lauded Jordan's unbreakable spirit after they came from behind to edge Iraq 3-2 to snatch a berth in the AFC...
Ammouta: Perfect plan took Jordan past Iraq
Doha: Hussein Ammouta attributed a sound tactical plan for Jordan's exciting 3-2 win over Iraq in the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Round of 16 at the...
Asian Cup: Jordan fight back to beat Iraq, Qatar overcome Palestine
Jordan fought back to beat 10-man Iraq 3-2 and clinch their place in the Asian Cup quarter-finals on Monday. Iraq’s Aymen Hussein turned from hero...
Iraq star sent off for 'grass-eating' celebration mocking opponents in Asian Cup
Celebrations are part of the heart beat of all that is good in football, but one player in the Asian Cup ended up costing his country with his one
Asian Cup game ends in chaos as Iraq star sent off for 'inflammatory' celebration v Jordan
The Asian Cup game between Iraq and Jordan ended in chaos on Monday.
Bizarre moment Iraqi striker Aymen Hussein is SENT OFF after getting a second yellow for mocking Jordan's players with 'grass-eating' celebration in Asian Cup... before his side are eliminated by two injury-time goals
Hussein netted the second of their goals in the 76th minute, rifling the ball into the bottom corner before jumping over the advertising hoardings...
Watch the moment Iraqi striker Aymen Hussein is given a RED CARD for mocking Jordan's players with bizarre 'grass-eating' celebration in Asian Cup clash... before his side are eliminated by two injury-time goals
Hussein netted the second of their goals in the 76th minute, rifling the ball into the bottom corner before jumping over the advertising hoardings...