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Iranian footballer hurt in birthday party
A member of Iran’s National Soccer Squad is hurt in a birthday party held for him by his teammates.
Tehran derby football match ends in draw
Tehran derby football match between Persepolis and Esteghlal ended in a 1-1 draw on Thursday.
Who is most extensive football manager in Qatar World Cup 2022?
Sports media website Sportal says Hansi Flick manager of Germany’s National Football Team
is the most extensive football manager in Qatar World Cup 2022
Azizi Khadem removed from Iran football federation presidency
Shahaboddin Azizi Khadem has been removed from the presidency of the Islamic Republic of Iran Football Federation.
Iran’s Privatization Org. decides price of two popular football clubs
The head of Iran’s Privatization Organization says the final value of the country’s popular soccer club Persepolis is 3,210 billion Tomans and the cash value of Esteghlal FC is 2,780 billion Tomans.
Iran invincible in World Cup 2022 qualifiers
Iran’s national football team or Team Melli on Tuesday beat the UAE 1-0 in Tehran’s Azadi Stadium, extending its winning streak in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers.
Thieves steal Iranian football manager’s safe
Thieves stole iranian football coach Farhad Majidi’s safe from his house in a northern neighborhood of Tehran.
Iranian president congratulates Team Melli on qualifying for World Cup finals
In a message to the Iranian people, President Ebrahim Raisi has congratulated Iran’s national football team on its qualifying for the 2022 World Cup.
Iran celebrates 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification
The Islamic Republic of Iran's national football team have defeated Iraq 1-0 to seal a berth at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
FIFA chief to visit Iran; Infantino top meet President Raisi
The director of Iran’s Football Federation says he and his colleagues have made arrangements for a meeting between Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and FIFA President Giovanni Vincenzo Infantino during his upcoming visit to Iran.
2k women to watch Iran FIFA qualifiers in stadiums
Iranian football officials have decided to allow two-thousand women to go to a Tehran’s stadium to watch the FIFA world cup qualifiers against Iraq and the United Arab Emirates.
Iran footballer Taremi second-best striker in Portuguese league
Iranian footballer Mehdi Taremi was selected as the second-best striker in the first half of the Portuguese league after the striker of the Benfica football team.
World Cup qualifiers played by Iran open to spectators
Soccer fans in Iran can now go to stadiums to watch World Cup qualifiers played by Iran’s National Team.
AFC officially kicks Iranian giants out of Champions League
Top Iranian clubs Persepolis and Esteghlal have been officially kicked out of the Asian Champions League, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) announced on Friday.
Reza Darvish picked as managing director of Persepolis of Tehran
Reza Darvish has been picked as the new managing director of the Iranian capital’s football powerhouse Persepolis.
Top Iranian clubs Persepolis and Esteghlal kicked out of competition
The Asian Football Federation’s independent Entry Control Body has decided to revoke the licences of Persepolis FC, Esteghlal FC and Gol Gohar Sirjan FC, which are all soccer clubs from the Islamic Republic of Iran, to participate in the AFC Champions League 2022.
Long hair causes trouble for former footballer in Iran
The long hair of a former soccer player with Iranian Football Club Perspolis has caused trouble for him.
Shpejtim Arifi has received an SMS from the Iranian police, warning him to observe Islamic hijab.
Iranian footballer Sayyadmanesh in IFFHS team of 2021
Iranian star Allahyar Sayyadmanesh was chosen in the International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS) Men’s Youth (U-20) AFC Team of the Year.
Iranian footballers among best AFC Champions League in 2021
Three soccer players from two Iranian football clubs, Persepolis and Tractor, were selected among the Best AFC Champions League players in 2021.
Iran Football Federation throws weight behind Mahdavikia
Iran's Football Federation has expressed support for former Team Melli captain Mehdi Mahdavikia who has been at the center of a controversy after he recently played in a friendly match wearing a shirt with small flags of all FIFA members, including Israel.
Iranian footballer Taremi 2021 best legionnaire in Asia
Iranian soccer player Mehdi Taremi became the best legionnaire of Asia in 2021, according to Asian Football Confederation (AFC).
Ownership of Iran football giants transferred to two ministries
The ownership of two most popular football clubs of Iran, namely Esteghlal FC and Perspolis FC, has been transferred to two ministries following a decision by the country’s Ministry of Sports and Youths.
Iranian footballer Azmun selected best player of 2021 in Russia
Iranian footballer Sardar Azmoun, who plays for the Russian club Zenit Saint Petersburg, has been voted as the best player of 2021 in Russia.
Iran’s Sardar Azmoun scores for Zenit St. Petersburg against Chelsea
Iranian footballer Sardar Azmoun has scored a key goal for his team Zenit St. Petersburg in a UEFA Champions League match against Chelsea.
Taremi: My goal against Chelsea not accidental
Mehdi Taremi, the Iranian striker of the Portugese FC Porto, has said he did not net for his club in the match against Chelsea by chance.