- Iraq's footballers brought a ray of comfort to the war-torn country by upsetting Portugal 4-2 in their opening game of the Olympic men's soccer tournament.
Zico quit as coach of the Iraqi national team on Tuesday after little more than a year in the post, saying the country's soccer association had failed to fulfill the terms of his contract.
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi welcomed a decision from soccer's world governing body FIFA to lift a ban on hosting competitive international soccer matches at stadiums in three Iraqi cities.
The Iraq Football Association (IFA) pledged their support for Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein in next month's FIFA presidential election.
India face tough Iraq test sans Chhetri
While there is no imminent threat to the AFC Asian Cup participation by the senior men's team in late 2023 or early 2024, some of the games slated for clubs and age-group national teams in the next few months could well be a tricky terrain.
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Dawtrey said he was planning to quit his job in May and travel to India to train in an academy affiliated with Pro Kabaddi side UP Yoddha.
Iraq completed one of sport's great fairytales by beating Saudi Arabia 1-0 in the Asian Cup football final.
India football team's coach Igor Stimac has lashed out at the referee for 'robbing' his side of victory in the semi-final of the King's Cup against Iraq.
Iraq faces being kicked out of world soccer after its football association was disbanded, the sport's governing body FIFA said on Tuesday. Iraq has been given 72 hours to restore the IFA or the matter will be referred to the FIFA Emergency Committee which would almost certainly result in suspension.
The international suspension of the Iraqi Football Association was provisionally lifted by FIFA on Thursday.
The Iraq team celebrates with their trophies after defeating Saudi Arabia 1-0 in the Asian Cup football final on Sunday.
Asian Cup holders Iraq cruised to a stylish 3-1 win over Uzbekistan while Thailand beat North Korea 1-0 in the other semi-final.
Both scored convincing victories, over Malaysia and Vietnam respectively, in the AFC Youth Championship.
India were handed a 3-0 drubbing in the Olympic football qualifier.
Chapman was hospitalised on Sunday night in Bengaluru and passed away early Monday morning.
Football's governing body FIFA has suspended the Iraqi Football Association (IFA) 'because of government interference'. 'In accordance with FIFA statutes, the clubs and representative teams of Iraq are no longer permitted to take part in international matches, whether friendly or competitive,' read a statement on the FIFA website.
Iraq entered the first Asian Cup football final beating South Korea on penalties.
India stun Argentina in U-20 COTIF Cup football tourney
Iraq beat Iran 4-3 via penalty shootout to win their maiden Asian Football Confederation U-16 Championships title at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Margao on Sunday.
Indian football team captain Gurpreet Singh Sandhu was critical of the second penalty awarded to Iraq after his side's heartbreaking 4-5 defeat in shootout in the King's Cup semifinal in Chiang Main, Thailand.
Diego Maradona is on the brink of becoming coach of Iraq and wants to take the country to the 2014 World Cup finals in Brazil, Argentine agent Hernan Tofoni said on Thursday.
Akram Salman has resigned as coach of the Iraq football team after receiving death threats.
A civil war and the menace of militancy has prevented them from playing many matches in run up to the FIFA Under-17 World Cup but then Iraq have proved that they can conquer odds and perform well.
A magical goal from midfielder Yaser Kasim gave Iraq a crucial 1-0 win over a 10-man Jordan in the Asian Cup on Monday.
On Wednesday night, US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania made a surprise visit to Iraq to greet American soldiers stationed in the country. This is his first visit to Iraq as the US president.
Kuruniyan ACL tear sparks row, Mohun Bagan 'refuse' to release players for Asian Games
Brazil's women's football team was greeted by hundreds of adoring fans in Manaus on Monday, as their performances and fame all of a sudden eclipsed that of their struggling male counterparts.
Bernd Stange is hopeful of the 2004 Olympic qualifier against Vietnam being played.
The Indian football team will participate in the Games at its own expense after the Indian Olympic Association decided against clearing it, citing slim chances of success.
ISIS militants have killed at least 14 Real Madrid fans at a supporters club in northern Iraq.
Mumbai City FC to make AFC Champions League debut in Riyadh
Qatar returns to the spotlight on Friday little more than a year after the first World Cup held in the Arab world when the relocated and delayed 2023 Asian Cup gets underway amid a seismic shift in football's global order.
I-League: Churchill Brothers hand Mohammedan Sporting first defeat of season
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With Chhetri and Stimac at helm, AIFF hoping for strong show in Asian Games
Bengaluru FC captain Sunil Chhetri feels that his club making it to the summit clash of the AFC Cup heralds a beginning in the revival of Indian football. Bengaluru take on Iraq's Al Quwa Al Jawiya in Saturday's final at the Qatar SC Stadium in Doha. "Bengaluru reaching the AFC Cup final in the host country of the 2022 World Cup, and hopefully winning it, has signaled the beginning of the revival of Indian football as an Asian power," said Chhetri who is also the India captain.
