Preview - Group F: Philippines v Vietnam; Iraq v Indonesia
Basra: Group F of the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ has all the...
Iraq ready to go the distance
Kuala Lumpur: Head coach Jesus Casas said it will be difficult but not impossible for Iraq to navigate Group D of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™,...
Preview: Iraq vs. Indonesia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Iraq and Indonesia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
USA roster: 12 MLS players at 2024 Summer Olympics training camp
The US U-23 men's national team reconvenes this month for a Spain-based camp that includes friendlies against Iraq (Nov. 18) and Morocco (Nov. 21),...
Sporting KC goalkeeper John Pulskamp returns to U.S. Men's Olympic National Team
Sporting Kansas City goalkeeper John Pulskamp has joined the U.S. Men’s Olympic National Team for friendly matches against Iraq on Nov. 18 and...
November international call-ups
George Baldock is one of a number of Blades who will link up with their countries for international duty over the coming days.
Baldock, who has...
Baggott in Indonesia Squad
Centre-half Elkan Baggott is in the Indonesia squad for their World Cup qualifiers against Iraq and the Philippines during the international break.
I was one of the original Premier League foreign stars but retired to run a bar and was convinced I was a time traveller
ANDERS LIMPAR was one of the 13 original foreign players in the Premier League.
And that is just about the most regular part of his incredible...
Blackburn Rovers and Derby County enter race to sign 9-cap international
Blackburn Rovers and Derby County have entered the race to sign AFC Wimbledon and Iraq striker Ali Al-Hamadi,…
The post Blackburn Rovers and Derby...
Inside ‘blazing dressing room row’ between Nuno and Benzema that saw ex-Spurs boss blast ‘LAZY’ star before being SACKED
NUNO ESPIRITO SANTO and Karim Benzema were involved in a “blazing dressing room row” before the manager was sacked.
Al-Ittihad parted ways with...
Ex-Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui ‘wanted to replace sacked Nuno Espirito Santo’ but is waiting for Premier League job
JULEN LOPETEGUI could be offered a job in Saudi Arabia – but he wants to hold out for a Premier League position instead.
This comes after Nuno...
Former Premier League manager 'lined up to replace Nuno Espirito Santo' at Al Ittihad... after the ex-Wolves boss was sacked after just six wins in 12 league games despite boasting the likes of Karim Benzema and N'Golo Kante
The Saudi Pro League side have won only six of 12 league games so far this term, and made the decision to sack him after their 2-0 defeat to Air...
'Exceptionally well' - Pundit reacts as Leeds scout player ahead of potential January transfer
Carlton Palmer has delivered his verdict as Leeds United are scouting AFC Wimbledon striker Ali Al-Hamadi. According to the London News Online, the...
Ex-Tottenham boss Nuno Espirito Santo sacked by Al Ittihad after ‘bust-up’ with Karim Benzema
Nuno was hired by Al Ittihad in July 2022 but has now been sackedGettyNuno Espirito Santo has been sacked by Saudi Pro League club Al Ittihad.
Al...
Paxten Aaronson and the U23 USMNT are back! U.S. Olympic team set to host Iraq and Morocco in international friendlies during November FIFA break
The U23 USMNT Olympic side are set to return to action with November friendlies against Iraq and Morocco on the cards.
Group B: Al Kahrabaa Club (IRQ) 3-1 Al Wehdat SC (JOR)
Basra: Iraq’s Al Kahrabaa climbed to the summit of Group B of the AFC Cup™ 2023-24 with a convincing 3-1 win over Jordan’s Al Wehdat on Matchday...
Jota on alert as Celtic hero sees Ittihad next manager plan made to 'suit' Benzema amid Nuno's nervous wait
Nuno appears to be waging an unwinnable battle after galling defeats to Al-Shabab and Iraq side Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya
Jota’s post-Celtic struggles continue as Mourinho linked with manager’s role
Former Celtic star Jota was named in the Al Ittihad starting XI for their ACL game against Iraqi side Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya but was helpless to see his...
Group C: Nejmeh SC (LBN) 1-2 Al Zawraa SC (IRQ)
Ta'if: Iraq’s Al Zawraa SC carved out a 2-1 win over Nejmeh SC of Lebanon in an AFC Cup™ 2023/2024 Group C match played at King Fahd Sports City...
Al-Ittihad lose again! Karim Benzema and Co. suffer shock AFC Champions League defeat to Iraqi side as pressure mounts on Nuno Espirito Santo
Al-Ittihad fell to their second straight defeat as they lost 2-0 to Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya in the AFC Champions League.
Group C: Air Force Club (IRQ) 2-0 Al Ittihad FC (KSA)
Erbil: Air Force Club of Iraq produced a memorable 2-0 win against two-time winners Ittihad FC at the Franso Hariri Stadium in Group C of the AFC...
‘When is it too early to teach your kids about genocide?' Inside the Imperial War Museum's harrowing new galleries
From the Somme to Afghanistan and Iraq, 500 works capture a century of warfare at the museum's new Blavatnik art, film and photography galleries....
Leeds United ‘join’ Sunderland in pursuit of Iraq talisman as £50m ex Whites hero in ‘agreement’ with Arsenal
Leeds United recorded an impressive 1-0 win against Leicester City but a League Two striker could add firepower come January.
Leeds want to sign 9 G/A starlet in record-breaking transfer - report
Leeds United want to sign AFC Wimbledon striker Ali Al-Hamadi in January after his impressive form in League 2, according to South London Press....
Iraqi illegal immigrant tried to con his way into UK by claiming to be pro footballer in his homeland
AN illegal immigrant tried to con his way into staying in Britain — by claiming to be a professional footballer with a price on his head.
The...
Inside tyrant Saddam Hussein’s crumbling abandoned palaces and villas left in ruins for decades after chaos of war
THE painful legacy of one of the world’s most bloodthirsty tyrants lives on through over 100 of his crumbling palaces and villas.
After oppressing...
I planned Queen’s funeral – from soldiers tripping up to band out of tune…here’s why rehearsals were a total disaster
WITH four billion pairs of eyes watching around the globe, if you were the man who had planned the funeral of Queen Elizabeth you would be forgiven...
US warplanes blitz two Iran-backed militia bases in Syria as tensions rage over Israel
US fighter jets early today against struck two Iranian targets in Syria in revenge for a spate of drone and missile attacks on US bases and...
The thousands calling for a ceasefire and peace deserve better than abuse and belittlement | Aditya Chakrabortty
Politicians and much of the media ignore, stereotype and demonise protesters. This lack of engagement is a risk to us all
As a million Britons...
Israel invasion of Gaza to begin ‘as early as THIS WEEK after US make chilling request fearing outbreak of regional war’
ISRAEL’S invasion of Gaza could begin as early as this week after the US reportedly made a chilling request to buy more time to get its defences in...
Moment Celtic hero Jota wins fans over as he returns to team and Al-Ittihad coach BOOED for taking him off
FORMER Celtic hero Jota is back in the headlines today – after a successful return to action with new club Al-Ittihad.
The ex-Hoops winger – who...
Jota set for shock Al-Ittihad return with Celtic hero in from the cold after almost TWO MONTHS in exile
FORMER Celtic hero Jota is back from his exile and is set to make a surprise return to action TODAY.
The ex-Parkhead favourite is being brought...
Two debuts for Potters during international break
Potters complete international duty
Lowe & Ali make respective debuts
Three City players earn further caps
A number of Stoke City stars appeared...
Stoke City prospect makes history with senior international debut
Teenage Stoke City forward Ali Hayder Ali has made the leap from under-18s football to make his senior international debut for Iraq
Pakistan brings international football home after a bitter power struggle
Eight years since the country last hosted a game, there are signs of optimism before a World Cup qualifier against Cambodia
When Pakistan face...
I met Saddam Hussein with Rangers and Eric Morecambe was my linesman at Arsenal
DAVIE MACKINNON had an unlikely meeting with Saddam Hussein during his playing days.
It came after Rangers played a friendly in Iraq back in...
International football: Free £2 bet to use on multiples/accas on Betfair
It’s the international football break this week and there’s a huge amount of friendlies and EURO Qualifiers.
Betfair are awarding all eligible...
Who is Lionel Messi’s bodyguard Yassine Chueko ?
AS one of the biggest names in football, it comes as no surprise that Lionel Messi has his own bodyguard.
Meet Yassine Chueko – the bodyguard...
Preview: Qatar vs. Iraq - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's friendly clash between Qatar and Iraq, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Hamas behead captured Israeli soldiers and parade horrific executions on video, it is claimed
HAMAS savages beheaded captured Israeli soldiers and paraded the horrific executions on video, it was claimed last night.
Israeli Defence Force...
Watch Lionel Messi's bodyguard stay ‘undefeated' as he tackles CHILD pitch invader – but then gives him amazing moment
FOOTBALL fans have praised Lionel Messi’s bodyguard for giving a young fan an unforgettable matchday moment.
Inter Miami missed out on a place the...
Watch Lionel Messi’s bodyguard stay ‘undefeated’ as he tackles CHILD pitch invader – but then gives him amazing moment
FOOTBALL fans have praised Lionel Messi’s bodyguard for giving a young fan an unforgettable matchday moment.
Inter Miami missed out on a place...
Ali receives international call-up
Ali Al-Hamadi will miss our home match versus Bradford after he was called up by Iraq once again.
Ronaldo gets 1st Asian Champions League goal. Saudi team refuses to play in Iran over statue dispute
Cristiano Ronaldo has scored his first goal in the Asian Champions League in a 3-1 win for Al-Nassr over Istiklol to put some of the spotlight back...
Ali Al-Hamadi stars as Wimbledon beat Tranmere and move into play-off places
The Iraqi international grabbed a hat-trick.
Ex-Rangers boss Dick Advocaat set to come out of retirement for a FIFTH time
DICK ADVOCAAT looks set to come out of retirement for the FIFTH time as the 75-year-old ponders an offer to take charge of Caribbean island...
Group B: Al Kahrabaa Club (IRQ) 0-0 Kuwait SC (KUW)
Basra: Former champions Kuwait SC were held to a 0-0 draw by debutants Al Kahrabaa of Iraq in Group B of the AFC Cup™ 2023/24 on Tuesday.
Group C: Air Force Club (IRQ) 2-2 Sepahan FC (IRN)
Arbil: Iraq’s Air Force Club and Islamic Republic of Iran’s Sepahan FC played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in their opening AFC Champions...
Preview - Group C: Air Force Club (IRQ) v Sepahan FC (IRN)
Erbil: Air Force Club of Iraq and Islamic Republic of Iran's Sepahan FC are set for a thrilling clash in Group C of the AFC Champions League™...
Youngsters record first win of the season
U18s beat Everton 2-1 at Finch Farm
Anderson scored the opener for City
Hayder netted the Potters' second
Stoke City secured their first three...
Premier League cult hero reveals he ‘took a dump’ in Saddam Hussein’s golden toilet
Neil Ruddock has revealed that he once ‘took a dump’ in a golden toilet that used to belong to Saddam Hussein.
The ex-Liverpool star told the story...
Premier League legend once had a poo in Saddam Hussein’s golden toilet while with Playboy model
FORMER Liverpool defender Neil “Razor” Ruddock has revealed he once had a poo in Saddam Hussein’s golden toilet.
The one-cap England centre-back,...
'I'm ex-Prem star who went to Iraq with Playboy model and had dump on Saddam Hussein's bog'
Former Liverpool defender Neil Ruddock has recalled an eye-opening trip to Iraq which saw him meet his wife - and use Saddam Hussein's golden toilet
Qualifiers - Group F: Resilient Iraq fight back to advance
Kuwait City: Former champions Iraq showed great determination as they came from two behind to force a 2-2 draw with Kuwait in the AFC U23 Asian...
2023 Friendly: Scouting Oman
Photo by David Ramos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty ImagesThe USMNT faces off against a second Asian opponent. In Gregg Berhalter’s return to the technical...
International glory for Ali and Iraq
Ali Al-Hamadi topped off a successful King’s Cup campaign in style with the Iraq national team on Sunday as he won the second trophy of his career.
Iraq lift King's Cup, Lebanon edge India
Chiangmai: Iraq triumphed in a penalty shootout against Thailand to win the 2023 King’s Cup in a rain-soaked 700th Anniversary Stadium on Sunday.
Qualifiers - Group F: Timor-Leste 0-6 Iraq; Macau 0-3 Kuwait
Kuwait City: Iraq secured their second straight big win in Group F, beating Timor Leste 6-0 in the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ 2024 Qualifiers on Saturday.
Qualifiers - Group F: Timor-Leste 0-6 Iraq
Kuwait City: Iraq secured their second straight big win in Group F, beating Timor Leste 6-0 in the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ 2024 Qualifiers on Saturday.
'Robbed' of final berth, India confident of beating Lebanon in third-place match
Despite the heartbreak of a penalty shootout loss to Iraq in the semis, a confident India will look to maintain their recent domination against...
Qualifiers - Group F: Iraq 13-0 Macau; Kuwait 4-0 Timor-Leste
Kuwait City: Iraq were simply unstoppable as they defeated Macau 13-0 in Group F of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Qatar 2024 Qualifiers at the Kuwait...
Qualifiers - Group F: Iraq 13-0 Macau
Kuwait City: Iraq were simply unstoppable as they defeated Macau 13-0 in Group F of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Qatar 2024 Qualifiers at the Kuwait...
Ali on King’s Cup duty
Ali Al-Hamadi has joined up with the Iraq national team for the 49th King’s Cup in Thailand.
Major security breach as Lionel Messi is GRABBED by pitch invader before his former soldier bodyguard hauls him away
THERE was a major security breach at Inter Miami's latest game as Lionel Messi was grabbed by a pitch invader.
However, the World Cup winner's...
‘The odds were all against me': Ali al-Hamadi's odyssey from Iraq to AFC Wimbledon
21-year-old Iraq striker whose mother fled with him to Liverpool when he was one faces Chelsea in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday
“I wouldn't say I've...
Young midfielder who quit Manchester United in July suffers setback over manager sacking
Former Manchester United midfielder Zidane Iqbal has suffered a huge blow as FC Utrecht have decided to part company with their manager. The Iraq...
New details about Lionel Messi's bodyguard: former US soldier and MMA expert
The bodyguard of Lionel Messi just went viral after a video surfaced during the U.S Open Cup semifinal between Inter Miami and FC Cincinnati.
...
Scotland’s most spectacular women revealed – from World Cup goal legend to Holocaust hero
THE Lionesses’ defeat on Sunday means Rose Reilly retains her unique place in football history as the only Brit to win the Women’s World...
I’m an ex-soldier and MMA fighter hired by Beckham to protect Messi – I even follow him round the pitch as he celebrates
INTER MIAMI have hired a former soldier and MMA fighter to protect Lionel Messi.
The Argentinian legend even sees his ripped bodyguard follow...
Footage shows Lionel Messi’s bodyguard follows him EVERYWHERE at Inter Miami… even in goals celebrations
Lionel Messi has taken centre stage at Inter Miami since he signed for the Major Soccer League outfit this summer.
But eagle-eyed fans have noticed...
Exclusive: Barnsley submit bid for London-club striker
Barnsley have had a bid rejected by AFC Wimbledon for striker Ali Al-Hamadi, sources have told Football Insider. The Iraqi international scored 11...
Iraqi footballer trolls Al Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo
Al Shorta attacker Ahmed Zero has left social media in a frenzy by trolling all-time great Cristiano Ronaldo. The Al Shorta man posted a picture of...
Cristiano Ronaldo given brutal backhanded compliment by opponent he posed with after Al Nassr cup win
CRISTIANO RONALDO was the victim of a brutal backhanded compliment from Iraqi midfielder Ahmed Zero.
The 20-year-old stood next to Ronaldo on...
Video: Cristiano Ronaldo's goal takes Al Nassr to the 2023 Arab Club Champions Cup Final
Cristiano Ronaldo scored once again at the Arab Club Champions Cup. The Portuguese star is really close of his first title with Al Nassr.
...
Video: Cristiano Ronaldo knocks out Raja Casablanca with amazing goal at 2023 Arab Club Champions Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo had another great performance and scored a big goal at the Arab Club Champions Cup with Al Nassr
After the Qatar 2022 World...
Derek Ferguson claims Rangers were 'encouraged' by Saddam Hussein to throw a game against Iraq
Jock Wallace's Gers took on Iran in two friendlies in 1985 and Ferguson revealed a bizarre meeting with Hussein during their trip to Baghdad.
Inside the shock story of Rangers being ordered to LOSE a match on purpose
FORMER Rangers player Derek Ferguson has claimed he and his team-mates were encouraged to lose a match against the Iraqi national side in case they...
West Asia Wrap: Al Shorta clinch Iraqi title
Maysan: All eyes were on Al Shorta in the Iraqi Premier League as a host of matches were played over the week that ultimately saw the Harp crowned...
Central & West Asia Wrap: Al Shorta close in on Iraq title
Basra: Al Shorta moved closer to retaining the Iraqi Premier League title as they widened their lead at the top of the standings to seven points.
‘Detachment was considered a strength': how a war correspondent's calling created a trauma timebomb
From the Boxing Day tsunami to Iraq, journalist Dean Yates rarely stopped to process the events he reported. They caught up with him in a Melbourne...
Iraq's amputee football team defy war injuries to represent nation's rise from ashes
Bravery and determination – something we have seen all over Baghdad 20 years on from the 2003 invasion – drove Mohammed al-Najjar to create the...
Man Utd fans celebrate after key detail of Zidane transfer comes to light as they praise ‘first bit of good business’
MANCHESTER UNITED fans have hailed the club’s “good business” after further details of Zidane Iqbal’s departure were revealed.
Iqbal, 20, drew...
Utrecht director points out everything Manchester United gave up in bargain transfer for academy star Zidane Iqbal
Manchester United may live to regret their decision to sell academy starlet Zidane Iqbal as Utrecht’s director raved about the youngster’s...
The last 5 Manchester United players moved to Eredivisie clubs, with Zidane Iqbal exit confirmed
Zidane Iqbal has been sold to Dutch side FC Utrecht, with the Iraq international leaving Manchester United in pursuit of regular first team...
West & Central Asia Wrap: Al Shorta edge closer, Pahktakor at the top
Basra: Al Shorta FC took a giant step towards securing their second successive title after an emphatic 5-0 win over Al Najaf with closest rivals...
Gogglebox fans blast Channel 4 after latest celebrity signing
GOGGLEBOX fans have slammed an “odious” new signing for the celebrity series.
Channel 4 viewers took to Twitter to complain after ex Number 10 spin...
‘It hurts so much’ – Manchester United fans stunned at academy star leaving in ‘cheap’ transfer
Manchester United fans were left disappointed by the news that a homegrown academy star is set to depart for a snip.
Manchester-born Zidane Iqbal...
Title joy for Iraq
Baghdad: Iraq won the 2023 WAFF U23 Championship after a 5-4 penalty shootout win over Islamic Republic of Iran in the final on Tuesday.
Manchester United accept bid for 20 y/o academy graduate
Manchester United have accepted a bid for youngster Zidane Iqbal.The Athletic confirmed this evening that the Red Devils have given the green light...