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Iraq’s starting eleven sing the national anthem ahead of their Gulf Cup football match against Kuwait at the Prince Faisal bin Fahad Stadium in Riyadh on November 14, 2014. (Karim Sahib/AFP/Getty Images)

Qatar Sports Club loan coach to Iraq for Asian Cup

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Dec 16, 2014 | Sports

Doha, Reuters—Qatar Sports Club (QSC) have allowed head coach Radhi Shenaishil a leave of absence to take charge of his native Iraq at next month’s Asian Cup. “With the spirit of sincere cooperation in the Arab sports world, which we hope will lead to...

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Iran fans cheer before a football match between Bosnia-Herzegovina and Iran at the Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador, Brazil, during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 25, 2014. (AFP Photo/Emmanuel Dunand)

Soccer: Queiroz ends contract saga by signing Iran deal

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Sep 17, 2014 | Sports

Singapore, Reuters—The long running saga over Carlos Queiroz’s future with Iran finally ended on Tuesday with the former Real Madrid and Portugal manager agreeing a four-year extension to stick with the Asian side. Queiroz had said he would step down from the...

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Saudi’s players celebrate the second goal scored by Nasser al-Shamrani (C) against Iraq during their 2015 Asian Cup group C qualifying football match at Prince Mohammed bin Fahad Stadium in the Saudi city of Dammam, on November 15, 2013. (AFP)

West Asia trio win to book places at Asian Cup

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Nov 16, 2013 | Sports

London, Reuters—Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and United Arab Emirates capped a good night for West Asia when the Gulf trio became the first sides to qualify for the 2015 Asian Cup after each scored home wins on Friday. The UAE swept past Hong Kong 4-0 to make it four wins...