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Preview: Iraq v North Korea

Preview: Iraq v North Korea

Iraq coach Wolfgang Sidka warned his players to once again be prepared to battle right up to the final whistle as the defending champions look to secure the point they need against North Korea tomorrow to reach the Asian Cup quarter-finals. 19 Jan 2011
Sidka: We Made Our Own Luck

Sidka: We Made Our Own Luck

IRAQ coach Wolfgang Sidka says his side earned their luck in their 1-0 victory over the United Arab Emirates on Sunday. 16 Jan 2011
Iraq Beat UAE

Iraq Beat UAE

A last-minute own goal by Walid Abbas handed defending champions Iraq a crucial victory over the United Arab Emirates to keep alive their hopes of a place in the Asian Cup quarter-finals. 16 Jan 2011
Iran Coach Dedicates Win to Crash Victims

Iran Coach Dedicates Win to Crash Victims

Iran coach Afshin Ghotbi dedicated his side's 2-1 Asian Cup victory over neighbours Iraq to the victims of Sunday's plane disaster that killed over 70 people in the north-west of the country. 12 Jan 2011
Iran Stun Champions Iraq

Iran Stun Champions Iraq

IRAN have opened their Asian Cup campaign with a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over reigning champions and bitter rivals Iraq on Tuesday. 12 Jan 2011
Preview: Iraq v Iran

Preview: Iraq v Iran

Iraq pulled off one of football's greatest shocks when the war-torn country claimed a memorable victory at the 2007 AFC Asian Cup and Wolfgang Sidka's side will begin their bid to stage a successful title defence against fierce rivals Iran at Al Rayyan Stadium tomorrow. 11 Jan 2011
Asian Cup Group D Preview

Asian Cup Group D Preview

DEFENDING Asian Cup champions Iraq will find their heroics from 2007 hard to repeat when they embark on their 2011 campaign against Iran, United Arab Emirates and Democratic People's Republic of Korea in Group D. 10 Jan 2011
China Beat Asian Champions Iraq

China Beat Asian Champions Iraq

Defending Asia Cup champions Iraq suffered a surprising 3-2 defeat at the hands of China in an international friendly match which was held at Khalifa Stadium. 3 Jan 2011
Iraq Enjoy Win Over India

Iraq Enjoy Win Over India

Reigning Asian Cup champions Iraq beat India 2-0 today in an international friendly in United Arab Emirates. 12 Nov 2010
Iraq FA Plan Imminent Elections

Iraq FA Plan Imminent Elections

The Iraq Football Association have vowed to take steps to ensure an acceptable board is in place as soon as possible after FIFA granted an extra year for the association to hold elections. 3 Aug 2010
Iraq Situation of Deep Concern - AFC Chief

Iraq Situation of Deep Concern - AFC Chief

Iraq's international future could be in jeopardy after elections to select a new Iraq Football Association board were postponed. 28 Jul 2010
Iraqi Clubs Disqualified From Cup

Iraqi Clubs Disqualified From Cup

THE Asian Football Confederation have announced they have reluctantly decided to disqualify Iraqi clubs from the 2010 AFC Cup. 8 Jan 2010
AFC Condemn Iraq Olympic Interference

AFC Condemn Iraq Olympic Interference

The Asian Football Confederation Executive Committee have condemned the actions of the Iraq Olympic Committee that resulted in FIFA suspending the country's football association from international competition. 2 Dec 2009
Iraq Suspended By Fifa

Iraq Suspended By Fifa

IRAQ were today suspended by world governing body FIFA after the Iraqi Olympic Committee dissolved the governing board of the Iraq Football Association. 21 Nov 2009
Kareem Earns Iraq Tournament Win

Kareem Earns Iraq Tournament Win

Asian Cup champions Iraq defeated the host nation 1-0 in the final to win the UAE international friendly tournament on Wednesday. 19 Nov 2009
Iraq Face FIFA Ban

Iraq Face FIFA Ban

Iraq face being suspended by world governing body FIFA after the Iraqi Olympic Committee dissolved the governing board of the Iraq Football Association. 18 Nov 2009

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