By Masoud Hossein

A decade after legendary Nasser Hejazi’s death

TEHRAN – 10 years ago today, Iran and Esteghlal legendary goalkeeper Nasser Hejazi left us. Iran’s football has not forgotten him as a person who made the nation proud in his footballing life.

Dragan Skocic satisfied with Iran’s friendly matches

TEHRAN – Iran national football team head coach Dragan Skocic is satisfied with the friendly matches against Uzbekistan and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Iranian referees nominated to officiate at 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup

TEHRAN – Iranian referees Mahsa Ghorbani and Ensieh Khabbaz Mafinejad have been shortlisted to officiate at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.

Iran never forget first ever win in FIFA World Cup

TEHRAN - On this day 22 years ago, Iran earned their first ever win in a FIFA World Cup, beating the U.S. 2-1 in front of a 49,000 crowd at Gerland Stadium in Lyon.

Dragan Skocic giving Iran fresh impetus

TEHRAN – Iran national football team head coach Dragan Skocic says he knows how strong Iran are but he will inject fresh impetus into the current team.

Persepolis captain Hosseini is not going to hang up his shoes

TEHRAN – Persepolis football team captain Jalal Hosseini has denied claims that he is going to hang up his shoes.

FIFA and AFC postpone World Cup qualifiers

TEHRAN - FIFA has confirmed that the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers second round ties which were to be held in the months of March and June across Asia have been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak.

By Masoud Hossein

Iran football team need fresh impetus

TEHRAN – It’s not weird that Team Melli suffered back-to-back defeats in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers against Bahrain and Iraq. Team Melli need the young and talented players to keep going.

By Masoud Hossein

Iran football legend Ali Karimi turns 41

TEHRAN – Ex-Iran and Persepolis midfielder Ali Karimi celebrates his 41st birthday anniversary today.

Nothing done yet: Mark Wilmots

TEHRAN – Iran national football team head coach Marc Wilmots says that they have not done anything yet after beating Cambodia 14-0 in Group C of the Qatar 2022 World Cup Asian qualifiers on Thursday.

Team Melli train for Cambodia match

TEHRAN – Iran national football team started training camp for Cambodia match at the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Asian Qualifiers.

Women’s tickets sold out for Iran’s match against Cambodia

TEHRAN – A total of 3,500 tickets have been sold to the Iranian women for the match between Iran and Cambodia in the 2022 World Cup qualifier in Group C.

Reza Ghoochannejhad joins PEC Zwolle

TEHRAN - Iran forward Reza Ghoochannejhad joined Eredivisie side PEC Zwolle on a two-year contract.

Marc Wilmots named Iran football coach

TEHRAN – Belgian coach Marc Wilmots has been named as new head coach of Iran national football team, Mehdi Taj, the president of the Football Federation of Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI), said.

Marc Wilmots reaches agreement with Iran: report

TEHRAN – Ex-Belgium coach Marc Wilmots has reportedly reached an agreement with Iranian Football Federation to take charge of Team Melli.

Vincenzo Montella turns down Iran’s job offer

TEHRAN – Italian coach Vincenzo Montella, who had been linked with a move to Iran, has reportedly turned down the job offer.

Vincenzo Montella candidate for Iran job: report

TEHRAN – Ex-Sevilla coach Vincenzo Montella has reportedly been offered a new job as coach of the Iran national football team.

Nothing can hold down Iran’s female footballers: Katayoun Khosrowyar

Katayoun Khosrowyar, an American-Iranian head coach of the Iran’s U-19 women’s football team, says Iranian female football players are more determined than ever.

Infantino offers condolence over death of Iraj Danaeifard

TEHRAN - FIFA President Gianni Infantino extends his deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Iranian football player Iraj Danaeifard who passed away last week.

Hossein Kaebi retires from football

TEHRAN – Iran’s Sepidrood right back Hossein Kaebi brought an end to his 16-year playing career on Monday.

Ehsan Haji Safi joins 100 club

TEHRAN – Iran international left back Ehsan Haji Safi wrote his name into his nation’s history book when he made his 100th international appearance.

Tehran Symphony Orchestra puts on its first Russian performance

TEHRAN – The Tehran Symphony Orchestra went on stage at the Bolshoi Zal (Grand Hall) of the Saint Petersburg Philharmonia on Thursday night, giving a special performance in honor Team Melli, Iran’s national football team that is currently competing in the FIFA World Cup soccer tournament in Russia.

Rugs dedicated to FIFA World Cup unveiled

TEHRAN – Seven rolls of handwoven rugs dedicated to the 2018 FIFA World Cup were unveiled during a ceremony, which was held in the northwestern city of Tabriz on Saturday.

Tunisia edge past Iran in friendly

TEHRAN – Tunisia national football team defeated Iran 1-0 in a friendly match Friday night.

Iran will be physically ready, says Queiroz

Kuala Lumpur: Islamic Republic of Iran head coach Carlos Queiroz believes his charges are better equipped to make it past the group stage of the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 in June than four years ago in Brazil.

Jahanbakhsh: Mahdavikia is my idol and mentor

Popular wisdom tells us ‘don’t meet your heroes’, as we will only end up denting and tarnishing the flawless image we have built of them. While that’s true for many, IR Iran rising star Alireza Jahanbakhsh is a clear exception to the rule.

Iran, Algeria friendly confirmed at UPC-Arena

Iran national football team will face Algeria on March 27 at the UPC-Arena in Graz, Austria.