World Cup 2014: Iran – the secrets behind the players
Which Iran player showed his softer side by saving a wounded butterfly, which one is a bit more German than Iranian, and…
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Queiroz: Iran deserve World Cup chance
Iran coach Carlos Queiroz said his men are desperate to defy the odds, and cause a surprise at the 2014 World Cup…
Photos: 2014 FIFA World Cup, Iran football team leaves for Brazil
TEHRAN (FNA)- Carlos Queiroz and his soldiers left Tehran for Brasilia to prepare for their matches in Group F of the 2014…
Book to convey Iranian children’s peace message to World Cup
TEHRAN, June 2 (MNA) – An Iranian book “Ice Who Fell in Love with the Sun” will be goodwill ambassador to represent…
Iranian musicians in Brazil for cultural ‘adventurism’
TEHRAN, June 2 (MNA) – A group of Iranian composers and musicians will travel to Brazil to participate in a program intended…
Carlos Queiroz names Iran squad for world cup: No Khalatbari, No Azmoun
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran coach Carlos Queiroz named the 24-man squad for World Cup, as Mohammad Reza Khalatbari, Sardar Azmoun and Sosha Makani…
National football team draws equal with Angola, too
Tehran, May 30, IRNA – Iranian national football team drew yet another 1-1 equal in its 3rd preparation game in Austria camp…
Iran face Angola in final public test
Persianfootball.com – HARTBERG, Iran’s national team will take on Angola in the second last friendly match ahead of the World Cup in Austria’s Hartberg on…
Iranian support referees to travel to Brazil on May 31
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian support duos Alireza Faghani and Hassan Kamranifar will leave Iran for Brazil on May 31. In the ceremony…
Iran hopeful over Beikzadeh
Iran remain hopeful over the fitness of Hashem Beikzadeh after the defender picked up a heel injury in a friendly with Montenegro…
Brazilian ambassador says he would support Iran against Argentine
TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – Brazil’s Ambassador to Tehran has said he would wear Iran’s kit in Iran’s match against Argentine. Santiago…
Team Melli to bid farewell on June 2
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The farewell ceremony for the Iranian national football team (also known as Team Melli) participating in the 2014 World…
Iran’s leader outlines general policies to encourage population growth
Daily look at Iran’s late-breaking news and upcoming events: Supreme Leader outlines Iran’s general population policies Supreme Leader of the Islamic…
Iran’s Sardar Azmoun dislikes Messi Comparison
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian prodigy striker Sardar Azmoun said that he cannot be compared to Lionel Messi. English media named Rubin Kazan…
Argentinean ambassador likes Iranian veteran goal keeper
TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Argentina’s ambassador to Tehran has attended Mehr News and told MNA correspondents he has always liked football…
Iran footballers join Twitter ahead of the World Cup
Hossein Mahini has had his account verified and even tweeted pictures with Foreign Minister Javad Zarif, meaning all 32 countries are represented…
Sanctions hit Iran’s WC hopes
International sanctions over Iran’s nuclear programme have cast a shadow over Carlos Queiroz’s efforts to build a team that can make a…
Zarif visits National Soccer Team training camp in Austria
Tehran, April 16, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif paid a visit to the National Soccer Team training camp in…
Iran bus slogan unveiled
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Every World Cup team is heading to Brazil with a slogan emblazoned on the side of the team bus.…
Iran names 30-man provisional World Cup squad
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A month ahead of the 2014 World Cup, Iran coach Carlos Queiroz named his 30-man preliminary roster on Tuesday.…
Iran unveils World Cup Song
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s official song for the 2014 World Cup has been released on Sunday. During a ceremony which was held…
Iranian footballers off to Austria for warm-up friendlies
Tehran, May 12, IRNA – Iran’s National Football Team left Tehran for Vienna, Austria, on Monday morning for warm-up and preparatory games…
Soccer-Defensive woes could hinder Japan in Brazil – Ghotbi
May 11 (Reuters) – Japan’s hopes of advancing to the second round of the World Cup in Brazil rely on manager Alberto…
Fulham midfielder Ashkan Dejagah in Iran World Cup training squad
Fulham midfielder Ashkan Dejagah has been included in Iran’s preliminary 28-man World Cup squad. Dejagah played 21 league games for the Cottagers…
Steve Beitashour wants to play for Iran in World Cup
Steven Beitashour wants to make a couple of things clear right away. First of all, his decision to play for Iran in…
Iran squad for World Cup: Ali Karimi dropped, Azmoun invited
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Veteran Ali Karimi has been dropped from the Iranian national football team for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.…
Iran boss Queiroz to have World Cup assistance from Edu
(Reuters) – Corinthians general manager Edu Gasper will aide Iran head coach Carlos Queiroz during the country’s World Cup campaign next month,…
Team Melli returns to Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian national football team (Team Melli) came back to Iran after an 18-day training camp in Johannesburg, South…
Iran may be Super Eagles toughest group stage foe – Samson Siasia
Former Super Eagles coach Samson Siasia has said that the Iranian national team, may be Nigeria’s toughest challenge in the group stages…
Queiroz hoping for last laugh in Iran adventure
(Reuters) – Carlos Queiroz’s tempestuous three-year spell in charge of Iran is expected to end after mission impossible at the World Cup, where he…
Nekounam has abundance of responsibility for Iran
(Reuters) – Playmaker, captain, penalty taker and free-kick specialist, Iran midfielder Javad Nekounam has an abundance of responsibility as Team Melli prepare for their…
Dejagah: Iran, not Nigeria, will qualify with Argentina
Vanguard, Ben Efe – Nigeria and Iran will open the Group F of the 2014 World Cup on June 16 and both countries’…
Iran start World Cup camp with only 11 players
TEHRAN: Iran took off to South Africa on Tuesday for their first pre-World Cup training camp with only 11 players and no…
Majid Saleh appointed Iran assistant coach
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Esteghlal assistant coach Majid Saleh has been appointed as assistant coach of Iran’s national football team on Monday. Saleh…
Iran names training camp roster
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian national football coach Carlos Queiroz called in 28 players to training camp in South Africa. The 23-day pre-World…
We will qualify if we beat Iran in the first match – Amadu
The general secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Musa Amadu, has pointed out the opening game against Iran at this summer’s…
Queiroz aiming to take Iran to the next level
Iran coach Carlos Queiroz already has plenty of World Cup experience, and the country’s national football team will be hoping to make…
5 Iran players to watch at The World Cup
With several European-based players in the squad, Iran will be heading to the World Cup with plenty of top level international experience.…