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...
Iraqi player sent off for ‘over-celebrating’ in Asian Cup before they concede two goals to lose
Its not over until the final whistle Iraq striker Aymen Hussein was shown a red card for “over-celebrating” in the Asia...
The post Iraqi player...
Jordan reach Asian Cup last eight after injury-time double and farcical Iraq red
Rashdan completes stoppage-time turnaround in 3-2 victory
Iraq's Aymen Hussein sent off for mimicking Jordan celebrations
Jordan advanced to the...
Confirmed: Ipswich Town beat Leeds United to attacking “target” with 24 G/A this season
Leeds United were interested in signing AFC Wimbledon striker Ali Al-Hamadi this month, but Ipswich Town have won the race for the Iraq...
AFC Wimbledon striker joins Championship Ipswich Town on permanent deal
ALI Al-Hamadi has left AFC Wimbledon for Ipswich Town for an undisclosed fee on a deal until 2028. Al-Hamadi scored 27 goals in 48 games after...
Asian Cup controversy: Red card from mimicking celebration leads to dramatic Jordan fightback and Iraq's elimination
Iraq's elimination from the Asian Cup was one of controversy, after they had Aymen Hussein sent off seemingly for mimicking the opponents'...
R16: Jordan fight back to beat Iraq in thriller
Doha: Jordan showed amazing resilience to come from behind to defeat Iraq 3-2 in their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Round of 16 tie at the Khalifa...
Leeds United promotion rivals Ipswich 'agree fee' for 17-goal striker as medical reportedly passed in Qatar
Leeds United's Championship rivals Ipswich Town have reportedly agreed a fee with AFC Wimbledon for Iraqi international striker Ali Al-Hamadi.
Iraq vs Jordan: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time & where to watch
Where to watch the Asian Cup match online between Iraq and Jordan, including live streams, TV channels, kick-off time and more.
Al Rashdan confident of giving Iraq tough time
Doha: Nizar Al Rashdan is hopeful that Jordan’s careful examination of their defensive errors in the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ group stage will...
Iraq's Jasim eager to continue shining
Doha: Ali Jasim is determined to play a major role for Iraq in their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Round of 16 tie against Jordan on Monday.
Preview - R16: Iraq v Jordan
Al Rayyan: Iraq and Jordan are braced for a tough test when they meet in the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Round of 16 at the Khalifa International...
R16 - Iraq v Jordan: Facts & Figures
Doha: Iraq and Jordan will tread with caution when they meet in the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Round of 16 on Monday.
Preview: Iraq vs. Jordan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Asian Cup clash between Iraq and Jordan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Deschamps ‘forced to refuse President Macron’s wife’s request to call up player for France’… because he is Japanese
FRANCE manager Didier Deschamps was forced to reject the First Lady’s plea to call up a Reims star – because he is Japanese.
Junya Ito has caught...
International round-up of Celts at the Asian Cup
The Asian Cup group stages have concluded, with all five of the Celtic Bhoys that are taking part with their national team advancing into the...
How to watch AFC Asian Cup 2023 in the UK: Heung-min Son headline stars in Qatar knockout stages
The AFC Asian Cup has reached the knockout rounds and all eyes will be on the continent’s biggest stars as they compete for the title.
Qatar are...
Thursday round-up: Tomiyasu, Kiwior, Leah Williamson returns
Morning. It’s very quiet again in general. With regards Takehiro Tomiyasu’s involvement in the Asian Cup, that continues after Japan beat Indonesia...
Moriyasu pleased with Japan's improved performance
Doha: Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu commended his players for an improved performance in the 3-1 win over Indonesia in Group D of the AFC Asian...
Casas: Iraq will take it one match at a time
Doha: Jesus Casas was delighted with Iraq’s come from behind 3-2 win over Vietnam in their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Group D tie on Wednesday as...
ASIAN CUP FINALS: Japan progress, Iraq maintain perfect record
DOHA: Ayase Ueda scored a goal in each half as Japan eased to a 3-1 win over Indonesia at Al Thumama Stadium as the four-times champions confirmed...
Celtic stars help Japan reach Asian Cup last 16 – and they could face huge knockout showdown with Hoops TEAMMATES
CELTIC stars Reo Hatate and Daizen Maeda were both involved as Japan recovered from a shock defeat to reach the Asian Cup last 16.
They beat...
Japan bounce back with victory to join Iraq in last 16 of Asian Cup
Ayase Ueda scores twice in 3-1 Group D win over Indonesia
Iraq top group after 102nd-minute winner against Vietnam
Japan beat Indonesia 3-1 in...
Group D: Hussein double keeps Iraq perfect
Doha: Aymen Hussein came off the bench to score twice as Iraq defeated Vietnam 3-2 in Group D of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ on Wednesday.
Doan records assist as Japan progress to AFC knockouts, Amyn's Iraq top Group D
Japan's four Bundesliga representatives are through to the 2023 AFC Asian Cup Round-of-16, though it shall be Eintracht Braunschweig winger Youssef...
Reo Hatate Starts for Japan in Crucial Asian Cup Clash Against Indonesia
In what is a pivotal match for Japan in the Asian Cup, midfielder Reo Hatate has been named in the starting lineup against Indonesia. This marks...
Asian Cup 2024 Final: Date, UK kick-off time, stadium and how to follow as Qatar aim to defend title with Japan, South Korea and Australia eyeing glory
Attentions are beginning to turn towards the 2024 Asian Cup final with the tournament close to reaching the knockout stages.
Qatar are aiming to...
Moriyasu condemns Suzuki abuse as Japan; Iraq look to make it three in a row
January 24 – Japanese manager Hajime Moriyasu has come out in defense of his goalkeeper Zion Suzuki who claimed he suffered racial abuse on social...
Japan vs Indonesia LIVE! Asian Cup match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction
The Samurai Blue must make amends for last week's shock loss to Iraq
Iraq vs Vietnam: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time & where to watch
Where to watch the Asian Cup match online between Iraq and Vietnam, including live streams, TV channels, kick-off time and more.
US launch airstrikes on Iran-backed terrorists in Iraq HOURS after joint-attack with Britain on Houthi targets in Yemen
THE US launched a fresh wave of airstrikes at Iran-based terrorists in Iraq following a brutal attack on American military over the weekend.
It...
Preview - Group D: Iraq v Vietnam
Doha: Head coach Philippe Troussier believes his Vietnam side has shown a lot of improvement despite being eliminated from the group stage of the...
Resan sets bar high for Iraq; Bui Hoang wants Vietnam to sign off on positive note
Doha: Bashar Resan is confident Iraq will register their third consecutive win when they take on Vietnam in their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Group D...
Group D - Iraq v Vietnam: Facts & Figures
Doha: Already qualified Iraq will be aiming to conclude their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Group D campaign with a perfect record when they meet...
Spurs International: Updates on Sarr, Son, and Bissouma in Asia Cup and AFCON
Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty ImagesYves Bissouma and Mali are in real trouble. We're through two rounds in the group stages of both the...
Matchday Two in Numbers
Doha: The group stage of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ enters its business end after the completion of Matchday Two on Sunday with hosts Qatar,...
Preview: Iraq vs. Vietnam - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Asian Cup clash between Iraq and Vietnam, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Tomiyasu’s Japan suffer shock defeat to Iraq in Asian Cup
There has been more action-packed football in The AFC Asian Cup last night saw a few shock defeats but none other quite like the Japanese game...
Preview - Group F: Kyrgyz Republic v Saudi Arabia
Doha: Head coaches Roberto Mancini and Stefan Tarkovic believe their respective sides can learn a lesson or two from Iraq’s 2-1 victory against...
We were almost perfect, says Iraq's Casas
Al Rayyan: Jesus Casas declared Iraq’s performance “close to the perfect match” after the Lions of Mesopotamia booked their place in the last 16 of...
Celtic duo Daizen Maeda and Reo Hatate involved in shock Asian Cup defeat for Japan
The Blue Samurai lost for the first time in 11 matches against Iraq
Iraq stun Japan to seal Asian Cup last-16 spot
Iraq claimed their first victory over Japan in 42 years when they won their Asian Cup Group D encounter 2-1 on Friday to qualify for the knockout...
Liverpool's Wataru Endo ends three year Japan drought in embarrassing Asian Cup defeat
Wataru Endo couldn't stop Japan from falling to a shock defeat to Iraq which leaves their Asia Cup ambitions in a difficult predicament with one...
Iraq pull off massive upset to raise more doubts over Japan's Asian Cup credentials
Iraq have pulled off a massive upset at the AFC Asian Cup to raise more doubts over Japan's title credentials.
Aymen Hussein stuns Japan as Iraq qualify for Asian Cup knockout stage
Iraq end 42-year wait for a victory over Japan
Hussein strikes twice in first half to seal 2-1 win
Iraq claimed their first victory over Japan in...
Iraq earn shock win over Japan in Asian Cup
Iraq claimed their first victory over Japan in 42 years when they won their Asian Cup Group D encounter 2-1 on Friday.
Amyn's Iraq stun Asano and Japan in second AFC group stage fixture
With three Bundesliga professionals in the starting XI, Japan have suffered a surprise upset loss to the Iraqi "Lions of Mesopotamia" in their...
Video: Reo Hatate Grabs Brilliant Asian Cup Assist
In the closing quarter-hour of their Asian Cup encounter against Iraq, Reo Hatate and his Celtic teammate Daizen Maeda joined the fray. The duo...