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...
Group D: Iraq 2-1 Japan
Al Rayyan: Iraq booked their place in the last 16 of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ as two first half goals from Ayman Hussein earned Jesus Casas’...
How to watch Iraq vs Japan: TV channel and live stream for Asian Cup game today
The Samurai Blue are looking to strengthen their grip on Group D
Friday's Asian Cup predictions including Iraq vs. Japan
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's Asian Cup fixtures, including Iraq vs. Japan.
Iraq vs Japan: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time & where to watch
Where to watch the Asian Cup match online between Iraq and Japan, including live streams, TV channels, kick-off time and more.
Itakura determined to collect second win; Bayesh urges fortitude
Al Rayyan: Kou Itakura believes Japan have what it takes to overcome Iraq in their AFC Asian Cup Qatar™ Group D tie at the Education City Stadium...
Preview - Group D: Iraq v Japan
Doha: Iraq head coach Jesus Casas is fully aware of the formidable challenge awaiting his team when they play Japan in Group D of the AFC Asian Cup...
Group D - Iraq v Japan: Facts & Figures
Doha: A win for either Iraq or Japan will likely confirm their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ knockout stage spot when the two square off in Group D on...
Iraq vs Japan - Asian Cup: TV channel, team news, lineups and prediction
Japan face Iraq in the Asian Cup on Friday. Preview includes team news, predicted lineups, how to watch on TV and live stream and more.
Preview: Iraq vs. Japan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Asian Cup clash between Iraq and Japan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Manager, 76, who's had Sunderland and Iraq jobs gets the 28th role of his hectic career
One of football’s most iconic managers has landed his 28th role of his career at the age of 76 after previously managing Sunderland and the...
Iraq win delights Casas, Shin sees improvements in Indonesia display
Al Rayyan: Head coach Jesus Casas was full of praise for his Iraq players following their 3-1 win over Indonesia in their opening AFC Asian Cup™...
Jordan cruise past Malaysia in Asian Cup clash
Jordan crushed Malaysia 4-0 in the Asian Cup while Iraq cruised to a 3-1 win over Indonesia as the west Asian sides flexed their muscles in their...
Legendary Rangers boss Dick Advocaat comes out of retirement AGAIN for his 28th job in management
DICK ADVOCAAT rarely stays unemployed for long.
Be that through his own choice and personal retirements or the hiring and firing of the football...
Group D: Indonesia 1-3 Iraq
Al Rayyan: Iraq got their AFC Asian Cup™ Qatar 2023 Group D campaign off to a strong start with a 3-1 win over Indonesia at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium...
Baggott's Indonesia Beaten in Asian Cup Opener
Elkan Baggott's Indonesia were beaten 3-1 by Iraq in their opening Group D game at the AFC Asian Cup at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar...
Baggott and Indonesia Face Iraq in Asian Cup Opener
Elkan Baggott and Indonesia get their AFC Asian Cup campaign under way this afternoon when they face Iraq in their opening group game at the Ahmad...
Indonesia vs Iraq: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time & where to watch
Where to watch the Asian Cup match online between Indonesia and Iraq, including live streams, TV channels, kick-off time and more.
Celtic fans spotted in Qatar for Asian Cup clash but trip doesn’t work out as planned
TWO Celtic fans were spotted in the stands in Qatar for Japan’s Asian Cup opener against Vietnam.
The pair watched Hajime Moriyasu’s side get...
Preview - Group D: Indonesia v Iraq
Al Rayyan: Indonesia have to focus on long-term development as well as results, according to head coach Shin Tae-yong, whose side are preparing to...
Iraq's Rashid wary of Indonesia, Mangkualam ready for the challenge
Doha: Iraq midfielder Osama Rashid warned his side against the threat of Indonesia’s attack ahead of the two teams’ AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Group...
Group D - Indonesia v Iraq: Facts & Figures
Doha: Indonesia and Iraq will seek a winning start when they square off in Group D of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ on Monday.
Salah and Endo To Kick Off AFCON and Asian Games Group Stages Tomorrow
Photo by John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty ImagesEgypt and Japan kick off their respective international tournaments tomorrow. Although both...
Preview: Indonesia vs. Iraq - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Asian Cup clash between Indonesia and Iraq, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Asia Cup 2024 winner odds and predictions
The 18th edition of the Asian Cup takes place in Qatar over the next few weeks – here is what to expect.
Asia Cup 2024 winner odds
Here are the...
How to watch AFC Asian Cup 2023 in the UK: Heung-min Son out for international glory as stars battle for title in Qatar
The AFC Asian Cup will get underway this week and all eyes will be on the continent’s biggest superstars are they compete for the title.
Qatar are...
Celts head off to represent nations in the Asian Cup
This week the Celtic first-team squad will return from their well-earned break over the winter shutdown, however not everyone will be back in...
Wins for Korea Republic, Australia and Oman
Doha: Korea Republic got a morale booster ahead of their assault on the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ title after they secured a 1-0 win over Iraq in...
'My family fled Saddam Hussein's Iraq for Liverpool – now my team is in FA Cup third round'
AFC Wimbledon star Ali Al Hamadi has impressed for the Dons this season with the striker and his family having fled from Iraq when he was a child
Wataru Endō on First Six Months with Liverpool and Asian Cup Departure
Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty ImagesLiverpool's unexpected summer signing has quickly established himself as a key player for Jürgen Klopp's title...
‘I don't think we'll get here again': how Iraq went from chaos to Asian Cup winners
The 2024 Asian Cup begins next week but in 2007 Iraq were in disarray before finding goals and harmony in Indonesia
In 2007, four years after the...
AFC Asian Cup 2023: Dates, UK kick-off times, groups, schedule and how to follow as Qatar look to defend title on home soil
The Asian Cup is set to get underway next weekend as the continent’s biggest teams compete for glory in Qatar.
The host nation are the reigning...
Ali and Omar primed for Asia Cup duty
Both Ali Al-Hamadi and Omar Bugiel have been called up to represent Iraq and Lebanon respectively at the upcoming 2023 Asia Cup in Qatar.
Klopp Talk: “What a Boy and What a Player”
THE SUN OUT. THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT0 Wataru Endo of Liverpool in action during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Liverpool FC at Turf...
Ali Al-Hamadi: From fleeing war-torn Iraq to finding a home at AFC Wimbledon
The 21-year-old forward has become a Dons fan favourite since arriving at Plough Lane earlier this year
The post Ali Al-Hamadi: From fleeing...
Football Without Fans – ‘We are barred from Iraq’ Doha CSC’s classic spoof that fooled Daily Record
Doha CSC… Doha CSC started in 2012 when a Facebook and Twitter account were set up to get people together. There were about 12 people who turned up...
Who is Ali Al-Hamadi? The Iraqi sensation demolishing defences
Ali Al-Hamadi is a 21-year-old Iraqi international, with his performances grabbing the attention of sides in League One and the Championship.
Leeds transfer news: Frontrunner named in race for club-record January deal - report
Leeds United have fallen behind Peterborough United in the race to sign AFC Wimbledon striker Ali Al-Hamadi in a £1.5m deal, according to TEAMtalk....
Inside Saddam Hussein's tank graveyard where THOUSANDS of vehicles were abandoned as his army crumbled 20 years ago
A VAST and unearthly-looking space littered with thousands of rusty tanks was once home to former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein’s personal...
Inside Saddam Hussein’s tank graveyard where THOUSANDS of vehicles were abandoned as his army crumbled 20 years ago
A VAST and unearthly-looking space littered with thousands of rusty tanks was once home to former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein’s personal...
Player to Watch: Ali Al Hamadi (Iraq)
Kuala Lumpur: Just two years after making his international debut, young Ali Al Hamadi has emerged as one of the most exciting Iraqi players in...
I was Celtic chairman for four years and demanded the SFA sack a referee – now I’m a baron and sit in the House of Lords
IN his own words, he was a “small, balding, Celtic-supporting, ex-Communist Catholic Unionist.”
That’s quite the concoction. Perhaps it’s no...
Ali al-Hamadi caps Wimbledon rout as Ramsgate's FA Cup dream left in tatters
Ramsgate's FA Cup adventure came to an end as they were blown away by an AFC Wimbledon side inspired by Ali al-Hamadi.
The Iraq forward scored...
Oil Club Goalkeeper Ali Yasin Faces Death on the Field
In a critical moment during the match between Oil Club and Police Club, goalkeeper Ali Yasin suffered a severe and life-threatening injury, causing...
Salah hails resilient Al Kahraaba
Kuwait City: Head coach Luay Salah said Al Kahrabaa SC's strong will was the reason behind the Iraqi side defeating Kuwait SC in their AFC Cup...
Group B: Kuwait SC (KUW) 0-1 Al Kahrabaa Club (IRQ)
Kuwait City: Al Kahrabba SC of Iraq boosted their chances of advancing to the knockout stage of the AFC Cup™ 2023/24 after a 1-0 win over Kuwait...
Group C: Al Arabi SC (KUW) 1-1 Al Zawraa SC (IRQ)
Kuwait City: Sultan Alenezi’s last gasp equaliser earned Kuwait’s Al Arabi SC a 1-1 draw with 10-men Al Zawraa SC of Iraq in their AFC Cup™ 2023/24...
Group C: Sepahan FC (IRN) 1-0 Air Force Club (IRQ)
Tehran: Nine-man Sepahan FC of Islamic Republic of Iran held out to secure a valuable 1-0 win over Iraq’s Air Force Club to boost their hopes of...
October accolade for Academy star Ali
Ali Hayder wins Broxap Outstanding Academy Achievement award for October
18-year-old made senior international debut for Iraq last month
Forward...
Team news: Ali returns from international duty
We welcome back Ali Al-Hamadi for tomorrow’s visit from third place Notts County to Plough Lane, after the striker’s return from his World Cup...
Ali's return a boost for Iraq
Hanoi: Head coach Jesus Casas applauded Mohanad Ali as the forward marked his return to the Iraq national team after a two-year absence with the...
Round 2 - Group F: Vietnam 0-1 Iraq
Hanoi: Iraq left it late to defeat Vietnam 1-0 in Group F of their Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC...
Preview - Group F: Philippines v Indonesia; Vietnam v Iraq
Hanoi: Vietnam will host Iraq in a top-of-the-table Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi...
Ukraine sniper sets ‘new world record' for longest kill after blasting Russian from 2.3 MILES away using huge 6ft rifle
THIS is the moment a Ukrainian sniper sets a new world record for effective shots as he kills a Russian soldier from 2.3 miles away.
The previous...
Ukraine sniper sets ‘new world record’ for longest kill after blasting Russian from 2.3 MILES away using huge 6ft rifle
THIS is the moment a Ukrainian sniper sets a new world record for effective shots as he kills a Russian soldier from 2.3 miles...
Casas confident Iraq can reach FIFA World Cup
Basra: Iraq have what it takes to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026, head coach Jesus Casas said after their 5-1 win over Indonesia on Thursday.
Round 2 - Group F: Iraq 5-1 Indonesia
Basra: Iraq got their Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ campaign off to a...
Baggott Wins Cap But Indonesia Well Beaten in Iraq
Blues centre-half Elkan Baggott won his 18th full cap as Indonesia were beaten 5-1 by Iraq in a second-round Asian World Cup qualifier in Basra...
Academy duo on the scoresheet in international encounters
Stoke City youngsters register youth international goals
Ali Hayder scores for Iraq Under-20s against Syria
Adam Watson on the mark for New Zealand...