Arabian Gulf Cup Archives

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Sadr urges footballers to avoid politics as Iraq sets sights on US World Cup

Washington has long evaded responsibility for war crimes it committed in Iraq. Prominent Iraqi political leader Muqtada Al Sadr has called on the national team to avoid being influenced by…

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Arabian Gulf Cup final to go ahead in Basra following deadly stampede

At least one person has been confirmed dead following a stampede at a stadium in southern city of Basra just hours ahead of the Arabian Gulf Cup final on Thursday…

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Fatal stampede at Iraqi football stadium ahead of Arabian Gulf Cup final

Basra International Stadium was due to host the final between Iraq and Oman later on Thursday. At least one person has been confirmed dead following a stampede at a stadium…

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Arabian Gulf Cup: Oman secures spot at the finals following victory over Bahrain

The second semi-final match saw much less intensity with fewer chances created. Oman has secured its spot at the Arabian Gulf Cup finals after beating Bahrain at the semi-finals on…

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Arabian Gulf Cup: Qatar bows out after 2-1 Iraq defeat

The host nation, Iraq, showed resolve by beating the reigning Asian champions 2-1. The host nation Iraq showed resolve by beating the reigning Asian champions 2-1.Qatar bowed out of the…

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Arabian Gulf Cup: Coach says Qatar ‘deserved’ to qualify for the semi-final

The three-time champions booked a place in the last four against hosts Iraq after a 1-1 draw with the UAE Newly promoted coach, Bruno Pinheiro said Qatar deserved to qualify…

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Arabian Gulf Cup a moment for Iraq to shine past ‘war-torn’ headlines

44 years later, the Arabian Gulf Cup is finally back in Iraq, restoring football legacy to a country rived by bloodshed This year’s edition of the Arabian Gulf Cup tournament…

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Arabian Gulf Cup: Why Kuwait is most successful team in the tournament’s history

Kuwait has won the trophy ten times, with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Iraq coming in second with three wins each. Over the past few decades, Arabian Gulf football has produced some…

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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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