Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has expressed his deep sadness and shock after receiving the news of the untimely demise of Iran women's national team player Melika Mohammadi.

MNA Iranian Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Masoud Soltanifar held a phone conversation with the President of the Asian Football Confederation, Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, on Sunday. The phone talk comes as AFC has informed the Iranian football federation that Iranian teams should host their rivals in neutral venues during the 2020 ...

Tasnim AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa joined FIFA President Gianni Infantino in welcoming the presence of more than 1,000 female fans at the Azadi Stadium for the 2018 AFC Champions League final on Saturday. After the final won 2-0 on aggregate by Japans Kashima Antlers against Persepolis of Iran, Shaikh Salman said, "Football ...

Tasnim Iranian First Vice-President Eshaq Jahangiri said the administration has provided backing for the promotion of football in the country, highlighting support for development of womens football. The Islamic Republic of Irans administration has always provided the necessary support for all sports, particularly for football, including womens ...

Tasnim - Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has hailed Iran for sealing Asias first spot at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia. Iran defeated Uzbekistan 2-0 on Monday at the Azadi Stadium in Tehran and became the second team to qualify for the 2018 World Cup after Brazil. On behalf of the Asian football ...

TEHRAN (Tasnim) - AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has predicted Australia or Japan will win the title of the 2015 AFC Asian Cup. The Asian Cup will kick off in Australia on January 9. There will be 16 nations at the Asian Cup, divided into four groups of four. I think host Australia and Japan, who has become one of the ...