Barcelona comes from behind to beat Galatasaray 4-1 in Champions League
Barcelona came from behind to beat Galatasaray 4-1 at Rams Park in the second matchday of the Champions League.
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Al Hilal beat Al Sadd 2-0 in Doha in AFC Champions League Elite
Al Hilal beat Al Sadd 2-0 in the second round of the AFC Champions League Elite at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in Doha, moving to six points and preserving a perfect record.
Mourinho affirms trust in Spanish referees and Champions League ahead of Roma match
José Mourinho said he trusts all referees, whether in La Liga or on the European stage, and expressed his respect for Roma's supporters ahead of the teams' Champions League meeting tomorrow.
Iraqi Football Association confirms Graham Arnold will remain head coach
The Iraqi Football Association announced on Monday that Graham Arnold will continue to coach the national team, noting that names of candidates were proposed to fill assistant coaching roles.
Ronaldo: I'm the most complete and the greatest in history — anyone who says otherwise is a liar
Ronaldo: I'm the most complete and the greatest in history, and anyone who says otherwise is a liar
Erbil hosts meeting of cultures at third Diplomatic Football Tournament
Erbil hosts meeting of cultures at third Diplomatic Football Tournament
Iraq U-17 girls face Syria today in final qualifying match
Iraq’s under-17 girls’ national team plays today, Sunday, its third and final Group 5 match in the qualifiers for the AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup, facing Syria at the MB Selang stadium in Malaysia at 12:30 p.m. Baghdad time.
Real Madrid beat Villarreal 1-0 at Santiago Bernabéu
Real Madrid defeated Villarreal 1-0 with a goal by Yan Diomande; the match saw Vinícius Júnior sent off. The win takes Real to 18 points in third place.
Vinícius sent off after his goal is disallowed in Real Madrid vs Villarreal LaLiga match
The referee disallowed Vinícius Júnior's goal and sent him off after VAR showed he pulled a Villarreal player's hair at the start of the move.
Portuguese FA provisionally suspends Cristiano Ronaldo and opens disciplinary probe
The Portuguese Football Federation has opened disciplinary proceedings against Cristiano Ronaldo and provisionally suspended him after he left the national team camp following a dispute with the coach; the case was referred to the investigation committee under a decision dated 9 October 2026.
Four Iraqi clubs enter Asian and Gulf fixtures between 12 and 14 October 2026
Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya face Al Ain and Al-Shorta visit East Bengal, while Al-Zawraa and Erbil begin their Gulf Clubs Champions League campaigns between 12 and 14 October 2026.
Three anticipated matches in the ninth round of the Iraqi Stars League on Thursday
Three crowd-attended matches will be played on Thursday evening as part of the ninth round of the Iraqi Stars League at stadiums in Duhok, Maysan and Baghdad, as teams seek points to improve their positions.
Gulf Football Federation Approves Baghdad to Host Gulf Cup 28 in December 2028
The Gulf Football Federation approved holding Gulf Cup 28 in the capital Baghdad from 9 to 22 December 2028, after agreement with the Iraqi Football Association and approval from relevant parties.
Saudi Arabia crowned Gulf Cup 27 after 2-0 win over UAE
The Saudi national team beat the United Arab Emirates 2-0 in the Gulf Cup 27 final at Al-Inma Stadium in Jeddah, securing the title for the fourth time in its history.
Gulf Cup 27 final today: Saudi Arabia vs UAE — match time and route to the final
Gulf Cup 27 final today: match time for Saudi Arabia vs UAE and how they reached the final
Moroccan refereeing team led by Jalal Jayed to officiate Gulf Cup 27 final between Saudi Arabia and the UAE
The Gulf Football Federation appointed a Moroccan refereeing team led by international referee Jalal Jayed to take charge of tomorrow’s final at Alinma Stadium in Jeddah, with VAR official Hamza Al-Fariq among the crew.
Iraq announces preparatory program for 2027 Asia Cup
The national team will begin a series of camps and friendly and official matches to prepare for the 2027 Asia Cup in Saudi Arabia, starting with a gathering in Basra followed by a camp in Doha before heading to the tournament.
Younis Mahmoud confirms Graham Arnold will remain and prioritises Asian Cup and World Cup
The Football Association president said after meeting the coach in Baghdad that elimination from the 27th Gulf Cup does not mean sacking the technical staff, and that the FA is focusing on major competitions while intensifying efforts on fitness and preparing for the Asian Cup.
Graham Arnold: I was surprised by the fuss after Iraq's Gulf Cup exit
Graham Arnold: I was surprised by the fuss after Iraq's exit from the Gulf Cup
Arnold: Our ambition is to deliver high performance at the Asian Cup; Gulf 27 produced important positives
Graham Arnold says Iraq aims to deliver a high-level performance at the Asian Cup and that the 27th Gulf Cup produced several important positives.
Iran U-17 Team Arrives in Baghdad Ahead of Friendly Matches with Iraq
Iran's U-17 team arrives in Baghdad ahead of friendly matches against Iraq's U-17 national team.
Dembélé responds to reports of a rift with Mbappé over the Ballon d'Or
Dembélé responds to reports of a rift with Mbappé over the Ballon d'Or
Scoring draw settles France vs Italy in Nations League
A scoring draw settled the France–Italy match in the UEFA Nations League.
Guardiola considering attending Manchester City's next match despite club's guilty finding
Reports on Friday said former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is reconsidering being with the team for the next match after the Premier League found the club guilty.
Numbers that sum up how Ronaldo made Portugal's history
Numbers that sum up how Ronaldo made Portugal's history
Germany beat Serbia in the Nations League
Germany beat Serbia in the Nations League
Manchester City faces decisive deadline to appeal Premier League breaches ruling
Manchester City faces a decisive deadline to appeal a ruling finding systematic Premier League financial breaches.
University of Buenos Aires awards Lionel Messi an honorary doctorate by unanimous council vote
The University of Buenos Aires' governing council unanimously approved awarding Argentine star Lionel Messi an honorary doctorate in recognition of his sporting career and his impact representing his country. He is to receive the honor before his farewell match against Benin.
Portugal coach: No disagreement with Ronaldo and no need for fuss
Portugal coach Jorge Jesus denied any disagreement with Cristiano Ronaldo and said there is no need to make a fuss.
France snatches last‑gasp win over Belgium; Italy thrashes Turkey 4-1 in Nations League
France snatches a last‑gasp win over Belgium, while Italy routs Turkey 4-1 in the UEFA Nations League.
Stunning revelation about Messi's final retirement timing
Stunning revelation about Messi's final retirement timing
Barcelona seeks free full-backs in the winter transfer window
Barcelona is scouting available full-backs ahead of the January transfer window to strengthen both full-back positions.
Big blow for Saudi Arabia ahead of Iraq match at Gulf Cup 27
Big blow for Saudi Arabia ahead of Iraq match at Gulf Cup 27
Mbappé sparks crisis between Zidane and Real Madrid
Mbappé sparks a crisis between Zidane and Real Madrid
Lamine Yamal responds to his critics with cryptic message
Lamine Yamal responds to his critics with cryptic message
Spain defeat England in Nations League
Spain defeated England in the Nations League
Mbappé leads France to victory over Turkey in Nations League
Mbappé leads France to victory over Turkey in the UEFA Nations League
Joy that lasted only 5 minutes: the worst news for Real Madrid, France and Zidane
Joy that lasted only 5 minutes: the worst news for Real Madrid, France and Zidane
Will the Lions of Mesopotamia do it against Kuwait? Intriguing numbers ahead of Iraq’s Gulf 27 clash
Will the Lions of Mesopotamia do it against Kuwait? Intriguing numbers ahead of Iraq’s Gulf 27 clash
Arnold denies FA interference in his selections and explains absence of professionals vs Oman
Arnold denies FA interference in his selections and explains absence of professionals vs Oman
Graham Arnold hopes to improve performance against Kuwait and Saudi Arabia
Graham Arnold hopes to improve performance against Kuwait and Saudi Arabia
Refereeing panel admits injustice to Valverde: Kang In Lee should have been sent off against Real Madrid
The refereeing oversight admits injustice to Valverde Kang In Lee should have been sent off against Real Madrid