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Iran’s coverage: Soccer-Stingy Iran leave Russia heartbroken but proud
Daily look at Iran’s late-breaking news and upcoming events: Iran equalizes in stoppage time to hold Portugal 1-1 but fails to…
Alireza Beiranvand: from sleeping rough to the World Cup with Iran
The Guardian | Behnam Jafarzadeh: Goalkeeper ran away from his nomad family and worked in a dress factory, a car wash and…
Iranian goalkeeper’s life story inspires fans in pursuit of their dreams
Euronews– The life story of Iran’s goalkeeper, who last night saved a penalty from Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo, has inspired fans worldwide with…
World Cup 2018: Iran deserve respect after denying Cristiano Ronaldo winning goal, says goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand
The Independent– Iran‘s goalkeeper is sure his team can now compete with the best after stifling Cristiano Ronaldo. After Alireza Beiranvand saved a…
Photos: Families watch Iran-Portugal match at Azadi Stadium
Tasnim | Masoud Shahrestani: Some Iranian football fans, both women and men, watched Iran-Portugal match at Tehran’s Azadi stadium. This was the…
Leader hails Team Melli performance at World Cup 2018
MNA– In a message forwarded to sports minister, Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei commanded the performance of Iran’s national football team…
A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 26
Iran Front Page- IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday, June 26, 2018, and picked…
Photos: Iran-Portugal draw brings crowds to Tehran streets
Tasnim| Vahid Ahmadi: Iranians celebrate in the streets of Tehran following Iran’s draw with Portugal at the 2018 World Cup.
Iran coach Queiroz again lashes out at video review
AP — Iran coach Carlos Queiroz was so furious with the World Cup’s video assistant referee system that he ranted for more…
Photos: World Cup: Brave Iran snatches draw against Portugal
ISNA | Borna Qassemi: The Iranian national football team finished third in the 2018 World Cup “Group of Death” with four points.…
Iran equalizes in stoppage time to hold Portugal 1-1 but fails to reach knockout stage
Press TV – Portugal advanced to the World Cup round of 16 behind Spain from Group B after a Ricardo Quaresma strike…
Ronaldo faces friend-turned-foe when he takes on ‘dad’ Carlos Queiroz and Iran in World Cup
ESPN| Raphael Honigstein: Men’s football is a game of fathers and sons, biological and adopted, real and imagined. Monday night’s game between…
Iran vs. Portugal 2018 World Cup
The Washington Post– Iran and Portugal meet for the third time with plenty at stake for both sides. Team Melli, which earned…
A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 25
Iran Front Page- IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday, June 25, 2018, and picked…
Cristiano Ronaldo pleads to Iran fans to let him sleep
ESPN– Cristiano Ronaldo had to ask a group of rowdy Iran fans to quiet down after they gathered outside the Portugal team…
Women and families watch Iran-Portugal at Azadi Stadium
MNA – The license for screening Monday’s match between Iran and Portugal at Azadi Stadium has been granted, said deputy Terhan Governor…
Joao Moutinho fit for Iran match
Tasnim – Portugal central midfielder Joao Moutinho will be ready for their decisive Group B qualifying game against Iran in Saransk’s Mordovia…
Iran captain says team ‘going strong’ ahead of Portugal match
Sputnik – Iran captain Masoud Shojaei said on Sunday that his side was “going strong” ahead of their encounter with Portugal. Iran,…
Iran best team in Asia: Spain coach Fernando Santos
Press TV – Portugal coach Fernando Santos has dismissed the suggestion that his team relied too much on Cristiano Ronaldo and said…
Iranian soccer coach sees Portugal greatest challenge ever
Xinhua — Iranian national soccer team coach Carlos Queiroz said Iran’s upcoming FIFA World Cup match against Portugal is his greatest challenge…
Iran-Portugal group finale has high stakes, juicy subplots
AP | BRETT MARTEL: If Iran can be the first team to stop Cristiano Ronaldo from scoring at this year’s World Cup, the…
Iran tougher than Portugal: Jordi Alba
Tasnim – Spain left-back Jordi Alba believes Iran proved to be tougher opponent than a Ronaldo-inspired Portugal. Spain edged past brave Iran…
Enrique Caceres chosen to officiate Iran v Portugal match
Tasnim – Paraguayan referee Enrique Caceres will be the man in the middle for Iran’s match against Portugal. The Iranian national football…
Photos: Team Melli preparing for match against Portugal
ISNA | Borna Ghasemi: The Iranian national football team (also known as Team Melli) held training session prior its world cup match…
World Cup 2018: Iran vs. Portugal preview, players to watch, key stats
Sporting News– Karim Ansarifard is confident Iran will beat Portugal to qualify for the next round of the World Cup ahead of…
Portugal’s Moutinho, Guerreiro miss practice ahead of Iran clash
Tasnim – Portugal’s Joao Moutinho and Raphael Guerreiro on Friday were the only two players missing from their national football team’s training…
Iran midfielder Ezatolahi concentrates on Portugal’s match
Tasnim – Saeid Ezatolahi says they are ready to defeat Portugal to advance to the 2018 World Cup next stage. Spain took…