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Queiroz Hails Team Melli’s Conditions in Russia ahead of FIFA World Cup
The manager of Iran’s National Football Team says his team has fewer problems than the other teams which have failed to advance to World Cup competitions.
Queiroz Names Final Squad for FIFA World Cup 2018
Head coach of the Iran men's national football team Carlos Queiroz has announced the names on the final roster of the squad for the forthcoming fixtures at the 2018 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup in Russia.
Queiroz Blasts “Cruel Sanctions” Hampering Iran Preparation for FIFA World Cup
Carlos Queiroz, the head coach of Iran’s national football team, has lamented that “cruel sanctions” imposed on Iran are hampering efforts to prepare Team Melli for this year’s edition of FIFA World Cup.
Iran Has No Special Plan to Control Ronaldo, Iniesta: Queiroz
Head Coach of Iran’s National Football Team Carlos Queiroz says his team has no special plan against Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo and Spain’s Andres Iniesta during the FIFA World Cup 2018 in Russia.
Queiroz Optimistic Iran Could Advance to Knockout Stage
Carlos Queiroz, the head coach of Iran’s national football team, has expressed hope Team Melli will advance to the knockout stage in FIFA World Cup 2018.
Iran Fierce Rival for Spain in 2018 FIFA World Cup: Lopetegui
Head coach of Spain National Football Team Julen Lopetegui describes Iran’s national team as a fierce rival for his team during the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
Tehran Giants Persepolis, Esteghlal to Face Qatari Rivals in ACL Quarters
Esteghlal and Persepolis football teams of Iran will meet Qatari powerhouses in the quarter-final round of AFC Champions League.
Iranian Wunderkind Aspiring to Become World’s Best Footballer One Day
An Iranian child prodigy has made headlines recently with an exceptional talent in gymnastics and aerobatics while dreaming of becoming the world’s No. 1 footballer some day.
Iran Unveils Handmade Carpets Woven for FIFA World Cup
Seven exquisite hand-knotted Persian carpets commemorating the 2018 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup in Russia have been put on display during a ceremony in the northwestern Iranian city of Tabriz.
Iran President Meets Members of National Football Team ahead of FIFA World Cup
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani warmly received the Iranian national football team before its departure for Turkey where it will prepare itself for the FIFA World Cup 2018 in Russia.
Carlos Queiroz Names Provisional Iran Squad for FIFA World Cup 2018
Iran’s head coach Carlos Queiroz has named his provisional 24-man squad for the FIFA World Cup 2018, which is due to begin in Russia next month.
Jahanbakhsh Becomes First Asian Top Scorer of Major European Leagues
Iranian international winger Alireza Jahanbakhsh has been named the top goal scorer of the premier Dutch football league Eredivisie.
Iranian Customs in Photos: Football Match in Rice Farms
Before the season of planting rice in Gilan Province, northern Iran, people hold football matches in muddy farms to prepare for a new agricultural season.
Iran Learns Its Opponents at AFC Asian Cup 2019
Iran national football team has learned its opponents at the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 Group Stage.
Iran to Restore Asiatic Cheetah Design to World Cup Kit
The president of the Iranian Football Federation says players on the national team will be wearing shirts bearing the image of the Iranian cheetah despite earlier decision to do away with it.
Persepolis FC Lifts Iran Pro League’s Title Trophy
Persepolis football team lifted Iran Professional League (IPL) trophy at the end of Sepidrood match in Tehran.
Real Madrid, Barcelona Football Clubs Wearing Shirts Made of Iranian Cotton
Did you know that shirts worn by your favourite football clubs could be manufactured with cotton produced using nanotechnology in Iran?
Iran’s Persepolis, Esteghlal Advance to ACL Knockout Stage as Table-Toppers
Iran's Persian Gulf Pro League professional soccer clubs Persepolis and Esteghlal have registered valuable victories over their rivals in the group stage of the 2018 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League, and progressed to the next level of the tournament.
Persepolis Wins Iran Pro League Title for Second Consecutive Year
Persepolis FC, the most popular football team in Iran, has once again been crowned the champion of Persian Gulf professional league with three weeks to go until the end of the season.
Iran Beats Algeria in FIFA World Cup Warm-up
The Iran men’s national football team, domestically known as Team Melli, has defeated Algeria in a friendly fixture as part of its preparations for the 2018 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup.
Iranian Midfielder Shojaei Closer to National Team More than Ever
Eight months after being dropped out of Iran’s national football team because of playing against an Israeli club, Iranian midfielder Masoud Shojaei is now highly likely to return to the Team Melli.
FIFA Chief Vows to Work for Settling Iran-Saudi Venue Dispute
The head of FIFA pledged to do his best to help resolve a dispute between Iran and Asian football's governing body AFC concerning the latter’s decisions in selecting the venue for Asian Champions League matches between Iran and Saudi Arabia.
Iran’s Persepolis Creams Uzbekistan’s Nasaf in AFC Champions League
Iran’s Persian Gulf Pro League professional soccer club Persepolis has clinched an emphatic win against Football Club Nasaf of Uzbekistan in the group stage of the 2018 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League.
FIFA President to Visit Iran Late February
President of the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) Gianni Infantino is due to travel to the Islamic Republic of Iran later this month.
Iran Football Team to Turn into Powerhouse in 10 Years: Spanish Coach
Javier Poves Gómez, a Spanish football coach, says Iran’s national football team has the potential for turning into a powerhouse in the next ten years.