Asian World Cup qualifiers postponed

TEHRAN - All Asian qualifying games for the 2022 World Cup scheduled this year were postponed to 2021 on Wednesday due to the coronavirus pandemic.

FFIRI waits for FIFA’s advice to finalize the federation’s statutes: spox

TEHRAN – Iran football federation spokesman Amirmahdi Alavi has said that they are waiting for FIFA’s advice to finalize the amendment of the federation’s statutes.

Persepolis to settle with Branko Ivankovic: official

TEHRAN- Persepolis acting general manager, Mehdi Rasoul Panah, claimed that the club have paid about 60 percent of former coach Branko Ivankovic’s unpaid salary.

FIFA president Infantino to find solution for transferring funds of Iran

TEHRAN - FIFA president Gianni Infantino has said that the international governing body of football tries to find a solution for transferring funds of the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI).

Persepolis in danger of losing six points

TEHRAN – Iranian football club Persepolis are facing a possible deduction of six points from the 2019-20 table after they failed to pay their former coach Branko Ivankovic.

FIFA ranking: Iran remain second best in Asia

TEHRAN – Iran national football team remained 33rd in world and second in Asia in the latest FIFA ranking released on Thursday.

Esteghlal, Persepolis handed transfer ban: report

TEHRAN - Media have reported that two Iranian football teams, Esteghlal and Persepolis, have been banned by FIFA from signing players for the next three transfer windows.

Gabriel Calderon ready to negotiate with Persepolis

TEHRAN – Argentinean coach Gabriel Calderon said that he is ready to negotiate with Persepolis football club over his unpaid salaries.

FIFA orders Persepolis to pay Calderon $ 580,000

TEHRAN – FIFA has ordered Iranian football club Persepolis to pay $ 580,000 to former coach Gabriel Calderon.

Iran wants more time to meet FIFA’s requirements

TEHRAN - The Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) has asked for a two-week opportunity to meet FIFA’s requirements regarding the football federation’s statutes.

FFIRI Statutes not fully complied with FIFA’s requirements

TEHRAN - FIFA, in a letter sent to the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI), has provided some explanation about the recently drafted FFIRI Statutes.

By Masoud Hossein

My sacking harmed Esteghlal: Winfried Schaefer

TEHRAN – Former Esteghlal coach, Winfried Schaefer, says that they could have won the title in Iran league but his sacking harmed he and Esteghlal as well.

Iran unchanged in FIFA ranking

TEHRAN – Iran national football team still are 33rd in world and second in Asia in the latest FIFA ranking released on Thursday.

FIFA denies allegation of Iran suspension

TEHRAN - Contrary to recent speculation, FIFA has not yet officially commented on the issue of the amendment of the Iranian football federation’s statutes and has not taken any step to suspend the federation.

FFIRI removes sport minister from its statutes

TEHRAN- The Secretary General of the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) Mehdi Mohammad Nabi said that the name of Sports and Youths Minister Masoud Soltanifar has been removed from the new Statutes of the federation.

FIFA threatens Iran to further action

TEHRAN - FIFA, in its latest letter to the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI), has informed the federation about the objections to the draft statues of the FFIRI and ordered that the objections must be resolved in a short time.

Ex-Iran coach Marc Wilmots waits for verdict

TEHRAN – Former Iran national football team head coach Marc Wilmots says that he has filed a complaint against Iran to FIFA and is waiting for the verdict.

FFIRI to send amended Statutes to FIFA

TEHRAN - After months of controversies, the draft statutes of the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI), as a "non-governmental public organization," will be sent to FIFA.

By Masoud Hossein

Exclusive: Carlos Queiroz launches attack on former football chief Taj

TEHRAN – Former Iran national football team coach Carlos Queiroz has launched a scathing attack on Mehdi Taj, accusing him of trying to divert attention from contract with Marc Wilmots.

FFIRI not able to receive FIFA financial support due to sanctions

TEHRAN - The Iranian football federation is trying to find a solution for receiving the financial assistance from FIFA due to sanctions against the country’s banking system.

FFIRI to provide ‘model contract’ for clubs

TEHRAN - Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) tries to found a solution to prevent the increase of contractual complaints against the Iranian clubs.

FFIRI proposes new date for the federation’s elections

TEHRAN - The Iranian Football Federation, in an official letter to FIFA, has announced its proposed date for holding the elective General Assembly of the federation.

Dragan Skocic aiming to get Iran back on track

Iran have been a mainstay at the FIFA World Cup in recent years. With Carlos Queiroz at the helm, Team Melli graced Brazil 2014 and were the first Asian side to secure a berth at Russia 2018. And while they failed to go beyond the group stage in the latter tournament, they had the consolation of impressive performances there against Portugal, Spain and Morocco.

Health more important than cup: Golmohammadi

TEHRAN – Persepolis football team head coach Yahya Golmohammadi says that the public health is far more important than concluding the current campaign but they deserve to win the title.

AFC to use VAR in Champions League QF: report

TEHRAN – Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has reportedly decided to use Video Assistant Referees (VAR) in the AFC Champions League current season.

FIFA helps Persepolis to pay their debts

TEHRAN- Persepolis can pay part of their debts through the release of a fraction of their blocked money in FIFA.

Machine Sazi transfer ban confirmed

TEHRAN - The Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) has confirmed that Machine Sazi are banned from signing any new players for the next three transfer windows.

Iran football federation’s elections to be held in September

TEHRAN - The Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) elective General Assembly will be held in September.

Iran football federation’s elections deferred

TEHRAN - The Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) elective General Assembly was postponed.

Iran’s training camp canceled

TEHRAN - Following the postponement of upcoming Asian qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, Iran national football team’s training camp in mid-March has been canceled.