Not everybody will be able to appreciate the significance of Iraq’s win in the 2023 Gulf Cup final. After all, the Gulf Cup is not recognised by FIFA has an official tournament, unlike the World Cup or the Asian Cup. However, Iraqi fans worldwide have not stopped celebrating since the full time whistle was blown in Basra last Thursday. For many young Iraqi fans, this … Continue reading Iraq’s 2023 Gulf Cup Victory Is All The More Reason For FIFA To Lift It’s Ban On Iraq Hosting International Matches

It’s the hope that kills you when it comes to Iraqi football. Knowing the talents that we have at our disposal and what our players can do when they turn up simply makes it even more painful to watch us lose. It’s amazing how the smallest margins can impact on the success and likelihood of Iraq’s qualification for Qatar 2022. All we had to do … Continue reading Jiloan Hamad, Justin Meram & The Lost Generation Of Expats

How are you finding life in Leganés, Spain? My transition here has been really straightforward. I speak Spanish quite well as I studied the language for 7 years at high school. I moved here in January and it was a smooth process. I’ve really enjoyed meeting people here, who are mostly welcoming. The city is clean and there’s a lot to do. It’s an extremely … Continue reading Interview With Kaleem Shabout: Introducing Iraq & CD Leganés’ New 6ft 5 Central Defender