Iran remains Asia’s best team in latest FIFA ranking
MNA – According to the latest FIFA world ranking, the national Iranian football team has remained as the best team in Asia…
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Iran’s defeat in Asian Cup sparks heated debate on political culture
Al-Monitor – “Now the end is here,” wrote Carlos Queiroz on his Instagram page. The 65-year-old Portuguese coach had led Iran’s national…
Carlos Queiroz calls time on Iran chapter
Tasnim – Carlos Queiroz said he has ended his time as head coach of Iran national football team, following a 3-0 defeat…
Carlos Queiroz calls on players to stick to Iran football
Press TV – In the 2019 Asian Cup, Iran have prepared for Monday’s semi-final against Japan, with coach Carlos Queiroz calling on…
Japan will play aggressively against Iran: Moriyasu
Tasnim – Hajime Moriyasu says Japan will play aggressively when the Samurai Blue take on Iran in the semi-finals of the AFC…
Iran advances to AFC Asian Cup semifinals after thrashing China 3-0
MNA – The national Iranian football team took on China on Thursday in the quarterfinals of the 2019 AFC Asian Cup and…
Iran’s coverage: Detained Press TV Journalist released by US authorities
Daily look at Iran’s late-breaking news and upcoming events: United States frees American-born anchor of Iran’s Press TV An American-born anchor for…
Photos: Team Melli’s last training session before taking on China
MNA | Hadi Abyar: On Wednesday, the national Iranian football team held its last training session in the Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium’s…
2019 Asian Cup: Iran prepare to face China
Press TV – With the latest from the 2019 AFC Asian Cup; currently underway in the United Arab Emirates, Iran and China…
Queiroz describes Team Melli clash with China as ‘new adventure’
MNA – Team Melli coach Carlos Queiroz said that the game against the ‘tough team’ of China in the quarterfinals of 2018…
VP says to travel to UAE if Iran reaches Asian Cup final
Tasnim – Iranian First Vice-President Eshaq Jahangiri said he would travel to the United Arab Emirates for the 2019 AFC Asian Cup…
Iran could have scored more against Vietnam, Queiroz says
Tasnim – Iran national football team head coach Carlos Queiroz says they could have defeated Vietnam with more goals. Team Melli beat…
Iran begins AFC Asian Cup commandingly, trounces Yemen 5-0
MNA – The Iran men’s national football team thrashed Yemen in its first match at the 17th edition of the Asian Cup…
Iran coach Queiroz eyes strong start to Asian Cup campaign
Reuters -Iran coach Carlos Queiroz has demanded a high-intensity start from his top-ranked team in next month’s Asian Cup opener against debutants…
Iran women attend international football match against Bolivia
Qatar Tribune – Some 100 Iranian women were allowed to watch their country take on Bolivia in a friendly football match at the…
AFC rejects Iran’s bid to host Asian cup
Head of Iran’s Football Federation (IFF) says the Asian Football Confederation has rejected Iran’s bid for hosting Asian Cup 2019. Ali Kaffashian…
Foreign women allowed to enter Iran stadiums: Ali Kaffashian
Tasnim – TEHRAN, President of Iran Football Federation (IFF) Ali Kaffashian said foreign women will be allowed to watch men play when the…
Blatter lends support to Iran Asian Cup bid
The FIFA president Sepp Blatter is in the Iranian capital of Tehran, attending a conference on football, called “Science and Football”. The…