Graham Arnold
An Iraqi pilot gave Graham Arnold a special ring. He’s been charmed ever since
The former Socceroos boss is a national hero in Iraq for not only qualifying them for their first World Cup in 40 years, but immersing himself in their culture.
- Vince Rugari
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Fed Square’s Socceroos snub is a win for killjoys, and a painful defeat for everyone else
Four years ago, images of Federation Square inspired the Socceroos to their best World Cup. But the powers that be have decided that we can’t have nice things.
- Vince Rugari
‘He’ll always be a hero for us’: Iraqi Australians greet Arnold on return to Sydney
The Iraqi community was out in force at Sydney airport to welcome Graham Arnold back home after the coach guided Iraq back to the World Cup for the first time in 40 years.
- Jonathan Drennan
Graham Arnold breaks Iraq’s 40-year World Cup drought with historic victory
Iraq has taken the final spot at the upcoming World Cup after a thrilling 2-1 win over Bolivia, with Graham Arnold becoming the first Australian men’s coach to qualify twice for the tournament – and with two different nations.
- Vince Rugari
Arnie heard the first bombs of the war go off. Now he can become a hero to 46 million people
Graham Arnold has gone from the edge of a war zone to the brink of the World Cup. As coach of Iraq, he will become a national hero if he can seal their first qualification in 40 years.
- Vince Rugari
‘I get mobbed’: Arnold opens up on brave new adventure in soccer-mad Iraq
After parting ways with the Socceroos seven months ago, some thought that may be the end for Graham Arnold. But he’s back, swept up in a tidal wave of support in Baghdad.
- Vince Rugari
Joe Montemurro to coach Matildas, Graham Arnold to coach … Iraq?
Football Australia is close to sealing an agreement with their long-time target to coach the Matildas, while former Socceroos boss Graham Arnold is reportedly set to join an Asian rival.
- Vince Rugari
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‘No one is entitled to that shirt’: How Popovic plans to make Socceroos great again
Three days after Graham Arnold’s shock exit was publicised, his replacement has been unveiled - and has vowed to restore the fading pride in the Australian jersey.
- Vince Rugari
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Arnold is a Socceroos legend, but he should have left two years ago
Few have given more to the cause of Australian soccer than Graham Arnold has, or for as long as he has.
- Vince Rugari