Iraq News
Iraq's "Lions" eye crucial first Confed Cup game
June, 11 2009A winning debut for Iraq in the Confederations Cup against hosts South Africa on Sunday will be crucial for the team that stunned fans and opponents to win the 2007 Asian Cup, the head of the Iraqi Football Federation said.
Article | ConversationIraq line up matches with Poland and Egypt
April, 10 2009Asian champions Iraq will face Poland and Egypt in newly-appointed coach Bora Milutinovic's first games in charge.
Article | ConversationBora Milutinovic says he will coach Iraq
April, 7 2009Well-traveled soccer coach Bora Milutinovic has yet another job. He has told The Associated Press he has agreed to coach Iraq's national team through this year's Confederations Cup.
Article | ConversationIraq sack coach who won 2007 Asian Cup
February, 6 2009Jorvan Vieira, who led Iraq to a surprise Asian Cup triumph in 2007, has been sacked after his team's poor performance at last month's Gulf Cup.
Article | ConversationLong-serving Iraq coach takes over as Jordan boss
February, 4 2009Former Iraq coach Adnan Hamad has taken over as boss of Jordan after last week's dismissal of Portuguese Nelo Vingada.
Article | ConversationIraq lose appeal, Qatar able to play on
September, 29 2008Qatar have been given the all-clear to continue their World Cup qualifying campaign after the Court of Arbitration for Sport dismissed Iraq's appeal over the appearance of an ineligible player.
Article | ConversationFIFA reject Iraq's calls to oust Qatar
June, 25 2008Soccer's world governing body FIFA has shot down Iraq's appeal for Qatar to be expelled from 2010 World Cup qualifying for fielding an ineligible player.
Article | ConversationHamad quits Iraq post after World Cup exit
June, 25 2008Iraq national team coach Adnan Hamad has parted company with the Asian champions just days after the side were eliminated from 2010 World Cup qualifying.
Article | ConversationIraq need China win to stay in World Cup
June, 13 2008Iraq must beat China on Saturday and keep alive their hopes of qualifying for the 2010 World Cup for the sake of the people of the war-torn nation, according to Iraqi coach Adnan Hamad.
Article | ConversationHamad confident Iraq can win 'last chance'
June, 6 2008Despite a string of poor performances, Iraq coach Adnan Hamad is confident his beleaguered team can beat frontrunners Australia on Saturday and keep their hopes of World Cup qualification alive.
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