Iraqi judiciary chief meets new football federation head on legal cooperation

BAGHDAD, Iraq — BAGHDAD — Iraq's Judicial Council President Judge Faiq Zidan met on Tuesday with Iraqi Football Federation President Yunus Mahmut at the council's headquarters in Baghdad to discuss legal issues in the country's football sector. According to the Judicial Council's media office, Zidan congratulated Mahmut on assuming the federation presidency and congratulated him on taking over leadership of the federation. The two officials reviewed legal challenges related to the development of Iraqi football and discussed ways to clarify the legal framework for strengthening the sport's infrastructure and governance. The council said it stood ready to provide Mahmut with legal support, adding that both sides agreed to continue cooperation on legal matters affecting Iraq's sports sector. No further details were immediately available.