Iraq

Carlos Queiróz Carlos Queiroz hailed the performance of his Iran players, despite losing their Asian Cup quarter-final to Iraq on Friday.

Iraq A series of controversies involving striker Paolo Guerrero have overshadowed Peru's build-up to Thursday's friendly with Iraq in Dubai.

Tomi Juric produced an impressive performance as Australia took another step towards the 2018 World Cup by beating Iraq 2-0.

Sven-Göran Eriksson Sven-Goran Eriksson backed his former club Manchester City for the Premier League title while revealing he turned down two job offers.

Srečko Katanec Srecko Katanec is wary of minnows Yemen as Iraq approach Saturday's Asian Cup match as heavy favourites.

Iraq Free-agent striker Younis Mahmoud will hope to repeat his heroics of 2007 after being named in Iraq's squad for the Asian Cup.

Iraq head coach Srecko Katanec warned last-16 opponents Qatar that their perfect group record does not mean a thing ahead of Tuesday's tie.

Iran Iraq forward Justin Meram claimed his team's win over Palestine is the blueprint for a successful Asian Cup for the 2007 champions.

Iraq Iraq will face a tricky local rival when they look to secure a berth in the Asian Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday.

Ali Faez Atiyah suffered an injury as his Iraq side topped Group D following a 0-0 draw against Iran at Al Maktoum Stadium on Wednesday.