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Iraqi football Legend Ahmed Radhi dies after contracting coronavirus

Ahmed Radhi, one of Iraq’s most famous former footballers, has died from COVID-19.

The former forward, 56, secured 62 goals in 121 appearances for his national team before retiring from international football in 1997. His strike against Belgium at the 1986 World Cup remains his country’s only goal scored at a global final.

Radhi, who won five Iraqi league titles across spells with Al Rasheed and Al Zawraa, was voted Asian player of the year in 1988. He is the only Iraqi to be awarded that honour.

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