Interview: Riyadh Al Azzawi – Returning To Iraq & What Hosting KGP: Baghdad Means For Iraqi Football

The world famous Iraqi kickboxer, Riyadh Al Azzawi, has just returned from his long overdue trip to Iraq. It was the first time he has returned home since leaving as a youngster. He travelled as part of KGP: Baghdad, who organised a massive event in Al Shaab Stadium. Plenty of UK based athletes traveled to Baghdad in order to perform in front of an entire … Continue reading Interview: Riyadh Al Azzawi – Returning To Iraq & What Hosting KGP: Baghdad Means For Iraqi Football

FEATURE – Amir Albazi Rocks Bellator 179 at Wembley SSE Arena

Although Iraqfootball.me is dedicated to bringing you the latest news and opinionated pieces from around the world regarding Iraqi football, we also like to support our fellow countrymen and women partaking in different sports. Amir ‘prince’ Albazi is quickly becoming a household name in the world of MMA. The 23 year old is native to Iraq and proud to represent his country. The lightweight Jiujitsu specialist adorned his country’s national … Continue reading FEATURE – Amir Albazi Rocks Bellator 179 at Wembley SSE Arena

Ali Adams Attends The Yousef Zayni Annual Iraqi Football Tournament – London, 28/08/2016

Preston Manor School, London, hosted the annual Yousef Zayni tournament to commemorate the passing of Iraqi youngster Yousef Zayni, nearly six years ago. The event, named in Yousef Zayni’s honour, was the fifth successful football tournament organised to celebrate the life of the much loved Iraqi who passed away at the tender age of 23, back in December 2011. Adored by the London community. his friends and family continued to support … Continue reading Ali Adams Attends The Yousef Zayni Annual Iraqi Football Tournament – London, 28/08/2016