Ali Abbas Mshehid
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Ali Abbas Mshehed Al-Hilfi (born 30 August 1986) is an Iraq
i football midfielder
who currently plays for the Newcastle Jets in the Australian A-League
.
and Ali Khudhair
grabbed global headlines by seeking asylum
in Australia
after playing against the Olyroos for the Iraqi Under-23 side in an Olympic Games qualifier in Gosford.
He had talks with Marconi Stallions
at the time but returned to Iraq
early in 2008 after discussions with the Iraqi Football Association and joined Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya
in Baghdad
. In February 2009, Marconi reached an agreement with Iraqi club, Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya
, for Abbas to join them permanently.
at Marconi Stadium
. He also helped Marconi secure second spot in the 2009 New South Wales Premier League
season before signing with A-league
side, Newcastle United Jets.
. He scored his first Jets goal on 12 February 2010 in a 2-1 loss to Adelaide United. He had trialed with the club before the start of the regular season, under then Newcastle coach, Gary Van Egmond
, but was ultimately not signed. Abbas re-signed with the Jets for another season seeing him play until the conclusion of the 2010-2011 A-League season. He has entered contract negotiations in a bid to extend is contract at the Jets for another possible 2-years.
, he joined Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya
in July 2006. He lifted the Asian cup
Trophy in 2007.
:
Iraq
Iraq ; officially the Republic of Iraq is a country in Western Asia spanning most of the northwestern end of the Zagros mountain range, the eastern part of the Syrian Desert and the northern part of the Arabian Desert....
i football midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
who currently plays for the Newcastle Jets in the Australian A-League
A-League
The A-League is the top Australasian professional football league. Run by Australian governing body Football Federation Australia , it was founded in 2004 following the folding of the National Soccer League and staged its inaugural season in 2005–06. It is sponsored by Hyundai Motor Company...
.
Club career
In November 2007 Ali Abbas, along with Ali Mansour AlwanAli Mansour Alwan
Ali Mansour Alwan is an Iraqi footballer. He currently plays for Arbil FC in Iraq and the Iraq Olympic team, he plays as Striker.-Asylum:...
and Ali Khudhair
Ali Khudhair
Ali Khudhair Abdul-Nabi is an Iraqi footballer. He currently plays for Al Shorta in Iraq and the Iraq Olympic team.-Asylum:...
grabbed global headlines by seeking asylum
Right of asylum
Right of asylum is an ancient juridical notion, under which a person persecuted for political opinions or religious beliefs in his or her own country may be protected by another sovereign authority, a foreign country, or church sanctuaries...
in Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
after playing against the Olyroos for the Iraqi Under-23 side in an Olympic Games qualifier in Gosford.
He had talks with Marconi Stallions
Marconi Stallions
The Marconi Stallions Football Club is an Australian football club located in Sydney, Australia. The club won the National Soccer League title a record four times, along with South Melbourne FC and Sydney City SC...
at the time but returned to Iraq
Iraq
Iraq ; officially the Republic of Iraq is a country in Western Asia spanning most of the northwestern end of the Zagros mountain range, the eastern part of the Syrian Desert and the northern part of the Arabian Desert....
early in 2008 after discussions with the Iraqi Football Association and joined Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya
Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya
Air Force Club or Nadi Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya is a football club based in Baghdad, Iraq. "Al Quwa Al Jawiya" is Arabic for "Air Force". It was the first club to be found in Iraq on July 4, 1931 under the name of "Gipsy Moth," by a group of Iraqi flight policemen from the RAF Base of Hinaidi...
in Baghdad
Baghdad
Baghdad is the capital of Iraq, as well as the coterminous Baghdad Governorate. The population of Baghdad in 2011 is approximately 7,216,040...
. In February 2009, Marconi reached an agreement with Iraqi club, Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya
Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya
Air Force Club or Nadi Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya is a football club based in Baghdad, Iraq. "Al Quwa Al Jawiya" is Arabic for "Air Force". It was the first club to be found in Iraq on July 4, 1931 under the name of "Gipsy Moth," by a group of Iraqi flight policemen from the RAF Base of Hinaidi...
, for Abbas to join them permanently.
Marconi Stallions
In the opening game of the NSW Premier League season, Abbas scored a stunning curling free-kick for the Marconi in his first game for the club in their 2-0 victory over Penrith Nepean UnitedPenrith Nepean United
Penrith Nepean United Football Club was an Australian football club based in St Marys.-History:Penrith Nepean United played in the New South Wales Premier League, the highest level of competitive Men's football in New South Wales. The club hosted their home games at CUA Stadium in Penrith but are...
at Marconi Stadium
Marconi Stadium
Marconi Stadium is a football stadium in Bossley Park, New South Wales, Australia. It is mainly is used for association football and is the home ground for the Marconi Stallions team.-History:...
. He also helped Marconi secure second spot in the 2009 New South Wales Premier League
New South Wales Premier League
The New South Wales Premier League is the highest state-level men's soccer competition in New South Wales, Australia. Nationally, it is considered one grade lower than the A-League...
season before signing with A-league
A-League
The A-League is the top Australasian professional football league. Run by Australian governing body Football Federation Australia , it was founded in 2004 following the folding of the National Soccer League and staged its inaugural season in 2005–06. It is sponsored by Hyundai Motor Company...
side, Newcastle United Jets.
Newcastle Jets
On 18 September 2009, Abbas Signed for Newcastle Jets as an injury replacement player for Shaun OntongShaun Ontong
Shaun Ontong is an Australian football player.-Club career:Shaun grew up in Canberra playing junior football for local clubs Belwest Foxes and later Belconnen United, and watching the Canberra teams such as the Canberra Cosmos playing in the NSL...
. He scored his first Jets goal on 12 February 2010 in a 2-1 loss to Adelaide United. He had trialed with the club before the start of the regular season, under then Newcastle coach, Gary Van Egmond
Gary van Egmond
Gary van Egmond is an Australian football manager of Dutch heritage who is currently the manager of Newcastle Jets in the A-League.-Playing career:Van Egmond began his playing career with APIA Leichhardt in 1982...
, but was ultimately not signed. Abbas re-signed with the Jets for another season seeing him play until the conclusion of the 2010-2011 A-League season. He has entered contract negotiations in a bid to extend is contract at the Jets for another possible 2-years.
International career
Despite playing only one of Iraq’s six matches in the 2008 Asian Olympic qualifiers, the 20-year-old midfielder was called into the senior national team in the 2007 WAFF Championship. After starting his career with Al TalabaAl Talaba
Talaba Sport Club is an Iraqi football club based in Baghdad. The word Talaba means Students in the Arabic language...
, he joined Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya
Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya
Air Force Club or Nadi Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya is a football club based in Baghdad, Iraq. "Al Quwa Al Jawiya" is Arabic for "Air Force". It was the first club to be found in Iraq on July 4, 1931 under the name of "Gipsy Moth," by a group of Iraqi flight policemen from the RAF Base of Hinaidi...
in July 2006. He lifted the Asian cup
2007 AFC Asian Cup
The Asian Football Confederation's 2007 AFC Asian Cup finals were held from July 7 to July 29, 2007. For the first time in its history, the competition was co-hosted by four nations: Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. The tournament was won by first-time champions Iraq, who defeated Saudi...
Trophy in 2007.
Honours
With IraqIraq national football team
The Iraqi national football team represents Iraq in international football and is controlled by the Iraq Football Association. They won the 2007 Asian Football Confederation Asian Cup tournament.-The Golden Generation:...
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- Asian Cup: 2007