Ibrahim Baish Ignites the Sports Scene After His Recent Statements!
Ibrahim Baish, the star of the Iraqi national team and Al Dhafra Club in the UAE, found himself in a storm of controversy in the past hours after a video clip of an interview he gave circulated, containing sharp statements in which he criticized some expatriate players who joined the 'Lions of Mesopotamia', as well as commenting on technical decisions accompanying their call-up to the national team.
Baish, 25 years old, who has been a key player in the Iraqi national team since 2018 with 72 international matches during which he scored 8 goals, in addition to 7 matches with the Olympic team, said in the controversial statements:
'Some expatriate players come to the Iraqi national team just to play a match and then leave. There were favors done for them at the expense of the Iraqi national team, which is the main reason Iraq did not qualify for the World Cup from the Asian qualifiers.'
He continued, attacking the technical decisions of the previous coach: 'In the Palestine match, coach Jesus Casas included players I personally do not know. The Spanish coach was the one who favored some players at the expense of Iraq, and Iraq deserved to qualify for the World Cup from the qualifiers, not after a long struggle in the global playoffs.'
What increased the controversy was what was stated in the same interview when Baish described himself as the 'current legend of Iraqi football', which a wide segment of the fans considered a provocative and inappropriate statement, especially as it coincided with his criticism of his teammates in the national team.
The fans' reactions were not delayed, as a large number of followers demanded the player be held accountable and disciplinary actions be taken against him, emphasizing the need for national team players to avoid such statements that create negative atmospheres within the group and stir division among the fans.
Sources close to the management of the Iraqi national team confirmed that the administrative staff immediately contacted Baish after the clip spread to inquire about the motives behind these statements and their timing, especially since the public misunderstood them and they sparked a wide wave of anger.
The player hastened to apologize, clarifying that he did not intend to offend any of his current teammates in the Iraqi national team. He confirmed that his remarks were directed at players who have not represented the team since the Palestine match in the crucial Asian qualifiers for the World Cup, stressing that he will not make such statements in the future.
The same sources indicated that Baish's apology was sufficient to overcome the crisis, and that the administrative staff of the Iraqi national team decided to emphasize to all players not to make any media statements without consulting the management or seeking its advice, especially with the approach of important commitments, foremost among them the World Cup matches.
Baish, 25 years old, who has been a key player in the Iraqi national team since 2018 with 72 international matches during which he scored 8 goals, in addition to 7 matches with the Olympic team, said in the controversial statements:
'Some expatriate players come to the Iraqi national team just to play a match and then leave. There were favors done for them at the expense of the Iraqi national team, which is the main reason Iraq did not qualify for the World Cup from the Asian qualifiers.'
He continued, attacking the technical decisions of the previous coach: 'In the Palestine match, coach Jesus Casas included players I personally do not know. The Spanish coach was the one who favored some players at the expense of Iraq, and Iraq deserved to qualify for the World Cup from the qualifiers, not after a long struggle in the global playoffs.'
What increased the controversy was what was stated in the same interview when Baish described himself as the 'current legend of Iraqi football', which a wide segment of the fans considered a provocative and inappropriate statement, especially as it coincided with his criticism of his teammates in the national team.
The fans' reactions were not delayed, as a large number of followers demanded the player be held accountable and disciplinary actions be taken against him, emphasizing the need for national team players to avoid such statements that create negative atmospheres within the group and stir division among the fans.
Sources close to the management of the Iraqi national team confirmed that the administrative staff immediately contacted Baish after the clip spread to inquire about the motives behind these statements and their timing, especially since the public misunderstood them and they sparked a wide wave of anger.
The player hastened to apologize, clarifying that he did not intend to offend any of his current teammates in the Iraqi national team. He confirmed that his remarks were directed at players who have not represented the team since the Palestine match in the crucial Asian qualifiers for the World Cup, stressing that he will not make such statements in the future.
The same sources indicated that Baish's apology was sufficient to overcome the crisis, and that the administrative staff of the Iraqi national team decided to emphasize to all players not to make any media statements without consulting the management or seeking its advice, especially with the approach of important commitments, foremost among them the World Cup matches.
