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Iran Beats Algeria in FIFA World Cup Warm-up

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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.
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Iranian Midfielder Shojaei Closer to National Team More than Ever

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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.
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FIFA Chief Vows to Work for Settling Iran-Saudi Venue Dispute

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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.
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Iran’s Persepolis Creams Uzbekistan’s Nasaf in AFC Champions League

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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.
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FIFA President to Visit Iran Late February

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President of the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) Gianni Infantino is due to travel to the Islamic Republic of Iran later this month.
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Iran Football Team to Turn into Powerhouse in 10 Years: Spanish Coach

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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.
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Qatar to Use Iran’s Kish Island for World Cup 2022

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Qatari Football Federation officials are planning to visit Iran’s Kish Island to prepare the grounds for the Persian Gulf resort’s hosting of Qatar 2022 World Cup teams.
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Iranian Cleric Refereeing Football Matches in Top Division

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An Iranian cleric studying advanced jurisprudence also works as a top football referee and martial arts instructor.
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Saudi, UAE Say Won’t Play ACL Matches in Iran or Qatar

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Saudi and Emirati officials say their football teams in the AFC Champions League will neither play in Iran, nor in Qatar.
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Iran Drawn with Portugal, Spain in 2018 FIFA World Cup

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Iran’s national football team has been drawn with football powerhouses of Europe, Portugal and Spain, as well as Morocco in Group B of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
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Real Madrid Ex-Captain Raises Funds for Iran Quake-Hit People

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Michel Salgado, the former captain of Real Madrid football team, has donated one of his signed shirts to raise funds for the quake-hit Iranians in the western province of Kermanshah.
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Iran Football Federation, Iranian Futsal Player Praised at AFC Awards

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Iran’s Football Federation and Iranian futsal player Ali-Asghar Hassanzadeh have received top awards at the Asian Football Confederation’s annual awards ceremony in Bangkok, Thailand.
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Surgeon-cum-Referee Skips Match to Help Quake Victims

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A top Iranian football referee, who is also an orthopedic surgeon, has missed a match he was supposed to judge to help victims of the recent earthquake.
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Football Int’l Language for All: World Cup Draw Hostess

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A Russian journalist picked to host the ceremony for the Final Draw for the 2018 FIFA World Cup says she is very excited.
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Iran to Shine in 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia: Italian Website

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An Italian website has predicted that Iran’s national football team will achieve significant success in FIFA World Cup 2018 due to be held in Russia.
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Persepolis Beats Arch-Rival Esteghlal in Tehran Derby

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Persepolis defeated its arch-rival Esteghlal football team thanks to a goal from Ali Alipour on Thursday.
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Iranian Cleric Turns Out to Be Lionel Messi’s Second Lookalike

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A photo of an Iranian cleric who seems to be another double of famous footballer Lionel Messi has gone viral in Iran.
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ISIS Terrorist Group Threatens to Attack FIFA World Cup

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A propaganda cell of ISIS terrorist group has released a doctored image of Argentina and Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi, where he is seen crying blood, in a fresh threat to the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
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Iran Defeats Mexico to Book Place in FIFA U-17 World Cup Quarters

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Iran reached its first-ever quarter-final at the FIFA U-17 World Cup after defeating Mexico 2-1 on Tuesday.
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Saudis Banned from Wearing Casual Outfit in Stadiums

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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has imposed new rules on sports fans, banning them from wearing casual clothes to games as such dress is 'inappropriate'.
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Winfried Schäfer Appointed Head Coach of Iran’s Esteghlal

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German football manager and former player Winfried Schäfer will arrive in the Iranian capital on Monday night to start managing Tehran football giants Esteghlal.
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Östersund Player Chooses to Play for Iran despite Sweden Invitation

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Östersund’s Iranian-Swedish midfielder Saman Ghoddos has finally decided to wear the jersey of Iran’s national football team despite being invited to play for Sweden, the Swedish TV announced.
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Iran May Hold Its FIFA World Cup Training Camp in Chechnya

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The director of the Akhmat-Arena stadium in the Chechnya Republic of the Russian Federation has announced that Iran's national football team may possibly stay in this region for its training camps before the 2018 FIFA World Cup.  
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Iran Football 7-a-side Wins Silver at World Championships

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The Iranian men’s national 7-a-side football team finished runner-up in the 2017 IFCPF CP Football World Championships, after it lost the final match to Ukraine.
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Iran Top Sports Power in Asia: Korean Website

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The recent successes of Iran's football and volleyball teams have prompted a Korean website to praise the Islamic Republic for its historic achievements.
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