Football

Iranian Footballers Empathize with Moroccan Striker Who Scored Own Goal

A number of Iranian footballers have identified with the National Moroccan Team’s forward, who scored an own goal in their World Cup match with Iran.

Iranians Pour into Streets to Celebrate World Cup Win

Iranian people from all walks of life took to streets on Friday to celebrate the Team Melli's 1-0 victory over Morocco in their first FIFA World Cup match.

Iran Defeats Morocco in First FIFA World Cup Match

Iran’s national football team won its first match in the FIFA World Cup 2018 against Morocco thanks to an own goal in injury time.

Team Melli Inspired by US Sanctions to Perform Better in World Cup: Queiroz

Iran’s Portuguese head coach Carlos Queiroz says his team will turn the impact of US sanctions and other problems into “inspiration” to perform better ahead of their first World Cup match against Morocco.

Women in Iran Can Finally Go to Stadiums, but to Watch Matches on JumboTron!

Iranian Families have been given a chance to watch the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2018 football matches live on a JumboTron in the country’s largest stadium.

Iran Defeats Lithuania in Last Friendly before FIFA World Cup

Iran defeated Lithuania 1-0 in its final warm-up match before the 2018 FIFA World Cup on Friday.

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.

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