Iraq football body launches ticket sales for Gulf Cup
Iraq's football federation has launched ticket sales for the 25th Gulf Cup, the first regional football competition to be hosted by the country for more than 40 years.
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Young Saudi gymnast wins 1st place at inaugural GCC competition
RIYADH: Young Saudi gymnast Elena Habhab bagged first place at the inaugural GCC Grand Series Rhythmic Gymnastics Championship, staged in the UAE.
World Cup warm-up defeat a wake up call for Belgium
DOHA : Belgium’s defeat to Egypt in Friday’s World Cup warm-up international was a wakeup call before the tournament, said coach Roberto Martinez.
Belgium beaten in final World Cup warm-up
KUWAIT CITY : Belgium were beaten 2-1 by Egypt in a friendly international on Friday in a sobering defeat that belied their status as one of the fancied teams for the World Cup in Qatar.
Costa Rica's refusal to play friendly led to cancellation, says Iraq FA
Costa Rica's last World Cup warm-up friendly against Iraq in Basra was called off after the Central American side refused to play the match following a logistics dispute, the Iraqi FA (IFA) said.
Costa Rica squad being flown to Iraq after immigration issues - INA
Costa Rica's squad will be flown to Iraq ahead of a warm-up friendly between the two countries ahead of the World Cup in Qatar, Iraq's state news agency INA said on Thursday.
Openda's rapid rise could be tonic to Lukaku injury concerns
Lois Openda is a relative newcomer to the Belgium squad after debuting in June but after impressive form in Ligue 1 this season, the Lens striker could play a greater role at the World Cup than he might have imagined a few months ago.