Iranian football player suspended for allegedly drinking alcohol

Consumption of alcohol is illegal in Iran, barring exceptions for members of certain minority religious groups, with Amnesty International having criticized Tehran's punishments for the offense, including execution, as “cruel, inhuman, and degrading.”

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Zakho SC supporters earn FIFA 2025 fan award nomination

Fans of the Kurdish football club participated in a charity initiative that saw them throw thousands of stuffed animals onto the pitch to be donated to children with cancer ahead of a fixture with Al-Hedood at Zakho International Stadium.

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Spain’s La Liga holds Madrid workshop with IFA to bolster Iraq Stars League

The top-flight Spanish football league has engaged extensively with the Iraqi Football Association (IFA) to bolster its financial management and competitive sustainability.

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Two non-Iraqi clubs qualify for Iraq Cup final

The author highlights how the success of Duhok and Zakho football clubs amid political and financial marginalization by the federal government symbolizes the resilience, dignity, and unity of the Kurdish people.

Mohammedali Yaseen Taha

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Kurdish leaders congratulate Zakho, Duhok football teams on reaching Iraq Cup final

Kurdish leaders on Sunday congratulated the Zakho and Duhok football teams for pulling off a great achievement, reaching the final of the Iraq FA Cup

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News outlet condemns Iraqi Football Assocation head for 'unjustified attack' on its reporter

A video showing an agitated Adnan Dirjal, head of the Iraqi Football Association, grabbing a reporter's microphone and camera in the wake of Iraq's 2-0 loss to South Korea has spread widely on social media.

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FC Barcelona to launch football schools in Kurdistan Region, Rojava

The legendary Spanish club will launch an initiative that sees the creation of community football schools in Kurdish areas, seeking to "promote social cohesion and prevent future violent conflicts and radicalization processes among new generations."

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Newroz, Zakho teams subjected to disciplinary measures following stadium violence

Fans of both teams will be banned from attending their teams’ home matches for the rest of the season, following last week’s altercations.

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At least 30 injured in violence among football fans in Sulaimani

The violence erupted after the referee disallowed a goal for offside

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