Wars and football: Iraq’s politically-charged history in the Arabian Gulf Cup
For the first time since 1979, Iraq is hosting a major global event – the 25th Arabian Gulf Cup. The history of the Arabian Gulf Cup offers a testament to…
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Arabian Gulf Cup: Bahrain makes 2-1 comeback against Qatar
History continues to repeat itself as Qatar has not defeated Bahrain at the Gulf Cup since 2002 Qatar and Bahrain faced off in Al-Minaa Olympic Stadium, harbouring three points each…
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Arabian Gulf Cup: Qatar showcases strong performance defeating Kuwait 2-0Â
Qatar’s Al Annabi seeks to reinvent itself after a graceless 2022 World Cup performance. Qatar’s newly star-studded team demonstrated they have what it takes as they struck in the lead…
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Arabian Gulf Cup: Bahrain stays on top defeating UAE 2-1 in Group B openerÂ
Bahrain returns as the reigning champions after winning their first title in 2019. The United Arab Emirates and Bahrain battled one another for day two of the 2023 Arab Gulf…
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Arabian Gulf Cup: Iraq kicks off its first international tournament in decades
Iraq is hosting its first international tournament after decades of war and instability. Iraq welcomed its first international football tournament in decades on Friday with a spectacular ceremony to kick…
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