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Wild scenes as Graham Arnold swamped by fans in Sydney
Graham Arnold hoped he could return home quietly, but Iraq fans had a different idea for their nation's head coach.
'Proud' Bennett gushes over mate Arnold's epic victory
Wayne Bennett couldn't wipe the smile off his face on Thursday when asked about his friend Graham Arnold's latest football achievement.
'I'd rather not talk about it': War's impact on Aussie coach
Earlier this month, Iraq coach Graham Arnold was stranded in Fujairah, on the eastern coast of the United Arab Emirates, due to the war.
'Not allowed to go back': Arnie's wild World Cup ride with Iraq
ULTIMATE GUIDE: Robbie Slater suggests Graham Arnold should one day write a book about his rollercoaster ride with Iraq's football team.
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Arnold's presser crashed by players as World Cup miracle looms
Iraq incredibly scored a penalty 17 minutes into added time to claim a 2-1 home win over the United Arab Emirates.
Thirty-nine-year wait for ticket that could decide Arnold's future
Graham Arnold knows exactly what it takes to book a spot in the World Cup, but the pressure of snapping Iraq's 39-year qualification drought brings a new challenge.
Bennett hires sporting great to join Bunnies staff
Wayne Bennett is back at South Sydney and the master coach has called in a recognisable face to help the Rabbitohs go to the next level in 2025.
Three Bennett questions convinced Arnold to quit Socceroos
A chat with legendary coach Wayne Bennett convinced Graham Arnold to confront his true feelings about the Socceroos job, he says.
'Dream come true': Popovic's plan to lift sliding Socceroos
Tony Popovic has been unveiled as Socceroos coach, revealing how he intends to get the Socceroos firing in time to qualify for the World Cup.