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Carlos Quiroz proud of Iran football team

Carlos Queiroz has said that he is very proud of the way Iran’s football team played the game and the way they fought against Iraq in the quarterfinals of the 2015 AFC Asian Cup.

Beaten by Iraq on penalties, Iran say goodbye to Asian Cup

Iran lost to Iraq in the AFC Asian Cup quarter-finals on penalties, failing to break a 39-year drought after winning three successive tournaments from 1968 to 1976.

Iran beat UAE 1-0, win top spot in AFC Asian Cup 2015 Group C

Iran beat the UAE 1-0 in their final Group C game, booking a spot in the Asian Cup quarterfinals.

Iran defeat Qatar 1-0 to secure a place in Asian Cup quarter-finals

The National Iranian soccer team defeated Qatar 1-0 on Thursday to secure a place in the Asian Cup quarter-finals.

Carlos Queiroz expects difficult match against Qatar

The Iranian national football team coach says that Qatar is a good team and the match against them is a big challenge for Iran.

Iranian players fire two shots at sanctions

The Portuguese coach of Iran's national soccer team Carlos Queiroz has dismissed sanctions as an unfair tool victimizing his squad.

Iran defeat Bahrain 2-0 in the AFC Asian Cup 2015

Iran defeat Bahrain 2-0 in their opener at the AFC Asian Cup 2015 in Australia. Iran are now second in the group standing.

Ali Daei sends a message to Iranian national soccer squad and captain

Ali Daei, the world’s all-time leading goal scorer, has sent a message to Iran’s national soccer team captain, wishing him and the squad every success in the 2015 Asian Cup.

A dress with a message of peace and solidarity with the world

An Iranian dress designer makes a traditional dress to be a representative of Iranian culture in the Asian Cup 2015.

Palestine, Iran’s second rival before Asian Cup

Iran will take on Palestine in an exhibition game match before the 2015 AFC Asian Cup.

Iranian national soccer team captain Javad Nekounam summoned to court

Nekounam has three days to appear in court to answer questions about the libel charge brought against him by his former coach.

Brazilian Ambassador: only 6 percent of Brazilians live below the poverty line

In an interview, the Brazilian ambassador to Tehran said protest rallies in his country before and during the World Cup were a reflection of democracy and individual freedoms.

President thanks Iranˈs national football team

President Hassan Rouhani in a message on Saturday night appreciated the Iranian football players and managers for their unsparing efforts against the national team of Argentina.

Queiroz: Two personalities in the game made the difference! The referee and Messi

Two-time World Cup champion, Argentina, beat Iranˈs national football team 1-0 despite Iran’s 90-minute resistance against the South Americans in a group F match at the 2014 Brazil World Cup.

Iran Defeated by Argentina after Referee Mistake against Queiroz’s Men

Two-time World Cup champions, Argentina, beat Iran's national football team 1-0 with a 90 minute goal by Lionel Messi in the two teams' second match in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil on Saturday after the referee overlooked a penalty foul on Iran's Ashkan Dejagah in the second half.

Iran and Nigeria match in World Cup 2014

Photos of Iran and Nigeria match in World Cup 2014

Carlos Queiroz Pleased with Iran’s 0-0 Draw With Nigeria

Iran head coach Carlos Queiroz hailed his players after they opened their campaign in Group F with a gutsy goalless draw against Nigeria.

Book to convey Iranian children’s peace message to World Cup

An Iranian book “Ice Who Fell in Love with the Sun” will be goodwill ambassador to represent Iranian children in the world cup 2014.

Iranian musicians in Brazil for cultural ‘adventurism’

A group of Iranian composers and musicians will travel to Brazil to participate in a program intended to promote global peace through the World Cup.

Iran coach Carlos Queiroz named the 24-man squad for World Cup

Iran coach Carlos Queiroz named the 24-man squad for World Cup, as Mohammad Reza Khalatbari, Sardar Azmoun and Sosha Makani are absent in his list.

Photos: Iranian Football Team’s Training Session

Iran’s national football team on Saturday held a training session in Tehran as a part of a preparation process for the FIFA 2014 World Cup competitions in Brazil.

Foolad Claims Iran Professional League Title

Foolad of Ahvaz clinched the title of the Iran Professional League (IPL) on Friday.

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