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Arnold announces Iraq’s squad
Australian coach Graham Arnold, manager of the Iraq national team, announced on Tuesday an expanded squad of 34 players to take part in a training camp in Spain, as part of preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals in football. The new list includes three overseas‑based players called up for the first time to the “Lions of the Two Rivers”: Dario Namou of Scottish club Dundee United, Youssef Al‑Nasrawi of Austrian side SV Ried, and Ahmed Qasim of American club Nashville, a move that reflects the coaching staff’s intention to widen selection options and harness Iraqi talent abroad. At the same time, the squad sees the return of goalkeeper Jalal Al‑Hassan, along with defenders Ahmed Al‑Yasiri and Mustafa Al‑Saadoun, following their recovery from injury and absence in the March global playoff against Bolivia, which Iraq won 2–1. The Iraqi national team...
Officially: Arsenal have been crowned champions of the English Premier League
Officially: Arsenal have been crowned champions of the English Premier League for the first time in 22 years, after a sensational season under Mikel Arteta. They secured the Premier League title with one match still remaining. They reached the UEFA Champions League final. They remained unbeaten in the Champions League before the final. They played in the League Cup final. They are just one...
Who deserves the “Player of the Season” award in the Premier League this campaign?
Who deserves the “Player of the Season” award in the Premier League this campaign? By Dr. Talal Al‑Osman – The GCC Sport As the 2025–26 season nears its end, debate in England is heating up over who should be crowned the standout player in the Premier League this year. Between...
Can Maresca replace Guardiola at the helm of Manchester City?
Can Maresca replace Guardiola at the helm of Manchester City? By Dr. Talal Al‑Osman – The GCC Sport Questions are intensifying in English football as the season nears its end about the man who might step into one of the most daunting roles in the game: succeeding Pep Guardiola on the sidelines of Manchester City. The Catalan maestro, who redefined the style of play in England and...
Guardiola: A Catalan genius who reshaped English football
Guardiola: A Catalan genius who reshaped English football By Dr Talal osman – The GCC Sport With every passing step toward the end of his journey at Manchester City, the consensus grows stronger: Pep Guardiola was not just a successful coach, but a tactical revolution in modern football. When the Catalan leaves the Etihad Stadium, he will leave behind a legacy that cannot be...
Football competitions
Trump will attend the final
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he will attend the FIFA Club World Cup final next Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey, at a time when the International Federation (FIFA) announced...
The Moroccan national team will meet the Senegalese national team in the final match
Protector of the Atlas Lions' den. ?Yassine Bounou wins the Total Energies Award for Best Player against Nigeria and Morocco in the 2025 African Cup of Nations Total Energies. The Atlas...
Unstoppable France secure second straight Olympic gold in Paris
Pushed by 10,000 fans, they defended the title won three years ago in Tokyo with a sweep of Poland France ’s reign in Olympic men’s volleyball is set to continue for at least...
Plymouth 1-0 Liverpool
Liverpool fall to Championship side Plymouth in FA Cup fourth round Youthful Reds side beaten by Ryan Hardie's penalty Joe Gomez's early injury adds to Liverpool misery...
Barcelona 4-0 Borussia Dortmund/
Barcelona beat Dortmund 4-0 in Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday Raphinha and Lamine Yamal strikes bookended Robert Lewandowski brace La Blaugrana have all but booked...
Ipswich 2-0 Chelsea: Match report and talking points from crushing Blues defeat
Chelsea's winless run extends to three games after 2-0 defeat to Ipswich Liam Delap & Omari Hutchinson stood out for hosts Rotated Chelsea squad fail to impress By...
Klay Thompson: ‘There’s no point in looking back’ at Golden State Warriors tenure
For the Golden State Warriors and their fans, the return of four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson on Tuesday is slated to be a celebration of one of the greatest players in...
Suns regain balance, inflict third consecutive loss on Clippers
Phoenix Suns regained their balance by handing visiting Los Angeles Clippers their third consecutive defeat with a 115-102 victory in the NBA on Thursday. Phoenix credited Jalen Green, who made...
Andrei Rublev
World number eight Andrei Rublev of the Russian Federation reached the final of the Madrid bat-ball tournament after beating Taylor Fritz of the United States in two straight sets 6/4 and 6/3....
preliminary Brazil squad
قائمة منتخب البرازيل الأولية لمونديال ٢٠٢٦ Here is the preliminary Brazil squad for the 2026 World...
The sounds of victory
Before his quarter-final against Jannik Sinner , Daniil Medvedev might have pondered whether to smuggle a bulldozer into his racket bag for the battle ahead. On a...
ichael Jordan
Michael Jordan knocked down an NBA playoff record 24 shots and finished with 55 PTS (53% FG) in a win vs the Cavs.