267: Graham Arnold & One Of The Sports Stories Of The Year (Part B)
· 40 min
Episode 267: Graham Arnold & One Of The Sports Stories Of The Year (Part B)
The former Socceroos coach walked into the unknown… and emerged a national hero in Iraq. The details behind this extraordinary World Cup qualifying journey will take your breath away.
If you haven't, take a listen to Arnie’s full story back on Episode 221, the grit, the setbacks, the relentless belief. But what has unfolded since is something else entirely.
At the helm of Iraq national football team, Arnold has guided a nation of 46 million people to their first World Cup appearance in 40-years. It’s been a journey that’s had everything: chaos, courage, pressure, pride… and moments that were as frightening as they were inspiring.
This is the story of the Lions of Mesopotamia rising again. Now, it's time for the group of excitement at the World Cup.
This story already sits among the most extraordinary in world sport, and Graham Arnold isn't done yet!
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