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"Uday Hussein shaved my perm" - Iraq's fear-filled venture to Mexico '86
By FourFourTwo Staff last updated
World Cup 1986 The Iraqi national team arrived at Mexico 86 with the spectre of Saddam breathing down their necks. More precisely Uday, his bloodthirsty emissary, son and one-time heir to Hussein's brutal political dynasty...
Shenaishil: Iraq must temper emotions
By FourFourTwo Staff last updated
Iraq Iraq coach Radhi Shenaishil has urged his squad to temper their emotion with an Asian Cup quarter-final tie against Iran on the horizon.
Aguirre relieved to come through Iraq test
By FourFourTwo Staff last updated
Javier Aguirre Coach Javier Aguirre was relieved to collect three points after witnessing Japan spurn several chances in their 1-0 Asian Cup win over Iraq.
Iraq 0 South Korea 0: Stielike's men stumble ahead of key World Cup qualifier
By FourFourTwo Staff published
Uli Stielike Despite a strong line-up that included Son Heung-min and Ji Dong-won, South Korea could not find a way past Iraq in their friendly clash.
Asian Cup: Iran 3 Iraq 3 (pens 6-7)
By FourFourTwo Staff last updated
Iraq Salam Shakir's spot-kick gave Iraq an incredible 7-6 penalty shootout win over Iran in their Asian Cup quarter-final.
Argentina will analyse how Brazil play - Martinez
By FourFourTwo Staff published
Srečko Katanec Argentina rested key players in their 4-0 win over Iraq as they kept one eye on Tuesday's clash with rivals Brazil in Saudi Arabia.
Japan begin Asian Cup defence against qualifiers
By FourFourTwo Staff last updated
Japan Holders Japan will begin their Asian Cup defence in 2015 with a fixture against the winners of the AFC Challenge Cup.
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