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Iraqi Hospitality Shines as Al-Nassr FC Tours Baghdad Without Ronaldo
The President of the Iraqi Football Association, Adnan Darjal, hosted a morning tour of Baghdad for the delegation from Saudi Al-Nassr FC, including Executive Director Ahmed Al-Ghamdi and renowned Spanish footballer Fernando Hierro. The visiting delegation expressed their delight at the opportunity to explore Iraq, describing their visit as exceptional…
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Prime Minister Al-Sudani Honours Paralympics Gold Medalist Najla Imad
In a significant gesture of national pride, Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met with Najla Imad, the Iraqi athlete who secured a gold medal in table tennis at the Paris Paralympics. Accompanied by her father and coach, Jamal Jalal, the meeting was also attended by the Prime Minister’s Advisor for…
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Najla Imad Wins Iraq’s First Female Paralympic Gold
Najla Imad has engraved her name into history as Iraq’s first female Paralympic gold medalist. Her triumphant achievement in table tennis at the Paralympic Games in Paris marks a milestone for Iraqi sports and showcases the unshakeable spirit of overcoming adversity. In 2012, Najla’s life was forever changed when she…
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Iraq Wins First Match Against Ukraine at the Paris Olympics 2024
Iraq’s football team kicked off their Paris 2024 Olympic campaign with a great performance, clinching a 2-1 win against Ukraine. The President of the Football Federation extended heartfelt congratulations to the team, praising their impressive showing in their Group B opener. Under the guidance of coach Radhi Shneishil, the team…
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Zara Makes History: First Dressage Rider for Iraq
Zara Murad, an equestrian from Shropshire, has made history by representing Iraq in its first-ever international dressage competition at the NAF Five Star Hartpury Festival of Dressage. Competing in the Hazlewoods CDI1* Prix St-Georges with her 17.3hh chestnut Irish Draught gelding Allegro (Leggy) , she scored 61.794%. Zara, who took…
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Iraq Secures World Cup 2026 Qualifier Spot
Iraq’s National Team emerged triumphant in their final AFC qualifier match against Vietnam, securing a dominant 3-1 victory and a perfect record in the second round. The home crowd in Basra erupted as Iraq displayed their power on the pitch. Despite missing a penalty kick, Iraq kept persevering. Hussein Ali…
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Iraq 2 – 0 Indonesia in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
Today’s thrilling match between Iraq and Indonesia, proved both teams to have impressive abilities. Iraq’s team adopted a 4-3-2-1 formation, while Indonesia opted for a 3-4-2-1 setup. The first half saw both teams unable to break the standoff, with Indonesia appearing to have a promising start. On the other hand,…
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Real Madrid’s Champions League Triumph Celebrated in Iraq
Real Madrid wins the Champions League again, following their match against Borussia Dortmund. With a 2-0 win, with goals scored by Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Junior, the Spanish club collects its 15th European Cup surrounded by their London fans. Fans have been following the match around the world, irrespective of…
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Al-Najaf International Stadium
Najaf – (iina) The Al-Najaf International Stadium was built in 2018 and is located in the Najaf Governorate. The stadium has a capacity of 30,000 spectators for football matches. Al-Najaf FC and Naft Al-Wasat SC made the stadium their home for training and games. The architecture of the stadium include…
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Exclusive Interview with Iraqi Football Talent Alexander Aoraha
In an exclusive interview with the Iraq International News Agency, Alexander Aoraha of Queens Park Rangers (QPR) delves into the trajectory of his career, tracing his progress from his formative years at the age of 10 to his current standing at 21. Apart from his contributions to his English club,…
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