By Masoud Hossein

Iran has much to learn from Qatar football

TEHRAN – Qatar football team, headed by Felix Sanchez, lifted the AFC Asian Cup for the first time in their history, and the triumph was a far cry from everyone’s expectation.

Branko Ivankovic speaks out over Iran link

TEHRAN – Persepolis coach Branko Ivankovic has given his first interview about Iran national football team since Team Melli failed to reach the 2019 AFC Asian Cup.

Carlos Queiroz leaves Iran after eight years

TEHRAN – Carlos Queiroz left Tehran for Lisbon Thursday morning after the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) didn’t extend his contract.

Carlos Queiroz quits as Iran coach

TEHRAN - Carlos Queiroz announced his resignation as head coach of Iran national football team after Team Melli failed to reach the 2019 AFC Asian Cup.

My players must trust themselves against Japan: Carlos Queiroz

Carlos Queiroz has told his players to trust themselves and in his methods as Iran prepare to face Japan in the first semi-final of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 on Monday at Al Ain’s Hazza bin Zayed Stadium.

Carlos Queiroz to mark 100th match as Iran coach

TEHRAN - Carlos Queiroz will mark his 100th match as head coach of Iran national football team in the game against Japan.

It’s time to support Carlos Queiroz: Ashkan Dejagah

TEHRAN – Iran national football team skipper Ashkan Dejagah believes that it’s the time to support Team Melli coach Carlos Queiroz.

Queiroz warns Iran players not to waste chances against China

Iran head coach Carlos Queiroz has been quick to praise the team spirit in the match against Oman and also warned his players not to waste their chances in the match against China.

Iran football President Taj warns coach Queiroz to refrain from controversies

TEHRAN - Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) President Mehdi Taj has warned Team Melli Coach Carlos Queiroz to only discuss technical issues of the team after the Portuguese coach accused Iran's Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Massoud Soltanifar of ordering the federation not to extend his contract at the end of the 2019 AFC Asian Cup.

Iran held by Iraq in lackluster match

TEHRAN – Iran national football team were held to a 0-0 draw by Iraq at the 2019 AFC Asian Cup on Wednesday at the Al Maktoum Stadium, Dubai and claimed top spot in Group D thanks to a better goal difference.

Carlos Queiroz, Srecko Katanec optimistic over Iran, Iraq clash

The battle for top spot in Group D of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 will see Iran and Iraq facing off to keep their undefeated record when they clash at the Al Maktoum Stadium on Wednesday, with both head coaches are expecting a ‘good game’. Both sides booked their place in the Round of 16 after wins over Yemen and Vietnam, with Iran currently ahead on goal difference.

By Masoud Hossein

Iran football federation seems blind to some rules

TEHRAN – It would be odd to negotiate coaching a team while you are still under contract with another, but that seems to be the case for the Iran football federation and Team Melli coach Carlos Queiroz.

Team Melli members send condolences over Iran plane crash

TEHRAN – Iran national football team players and coaching staff offered condolences over Monday's plane crash in Karaj, province of Alborz.

Time to seek revenge on Iraq for Carlos Queiroz

TEHRAN – Iran national football team coach Carlos Queiroz is seeking revenge against Iraq in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup group stage.

Iran never make the mistake of underestimating Vietnam: Carlos Queiroz

TEHRAN – Iran national football team coach Carlos Queiroz says they will never make the mistake of underestimating Vietnam.

Carlos Quieroz praises Iran focus after flying start

Iran head coach Carlos Quieroz believes the impressive focus shown by his side played a major role in Monday’s 5-0 win over Yemen at the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019.

Asian Cup: Iran not to underestimate debutants Yemen

Iran won't make the mistake of underestimating Yemen while the tournament debutants won't be overawed when facing one of the Continent's biggest teams in their AFC Asian Cup Group D opener at the Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium on Monday.

Protect us from crocodiles: Carlos Queiroz

TEHRAN – Iran national football team coach Carlos Queiroz has asked the Iran football federation President Mehdi Taj to protect Team Melli from crocodiles!

Not easy to win Asian Cup title, Iran defender Hosseini says

TEHRAN – Iran national football team defender Majid Hosseini says there is a difficult task ahead of them to win the 2019 AFC Asian Cup.

Carlos Queiroz unclear over his future in Iran

TEHRAN – Iran national football team head coach Carlos Queiroz says his future depends on what Team Melli will do at the 2019 AFC Asian Cup.

AFC Asian Cup: Carlos Queiroz calls for truce

TEHRAN – With just 10 days to go before the continental showpiece kicks off, Iran national football team head coach Carlos Queiroz has called for a ceasefire.

Iran announce final squad for AFC Asian Cup

TEHRAN – Carlos Queiroz has named Iran’s 23-man squad for the 2019 AFC Asian Cup on Wednesday.

Ex-Iran striker Azizi launches scathing attack on Carlos Queiroz

TEHRAN – Former Iran national football team striker Khodadad Azizi has launched a scathing attack on Carlos Queiroz following his comment about Team Melli’s dream of reaching final four of the 2019 AFC Asian Cup.

Branko Ivankovic wishes Team Melli all the best

TEHRAN – Persepolis head coach Branko Ivankovic wished Iran national football team all the best in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup.

Iran provisional 35-man squad for Asian Cup named

TEHRAN – Carlos Queiroz has named a provisional 35-man Team Melli squad for the AFC Asian Cup 2019.

Team Melli rise in FIFA rankings

TEHRAN – Iran national football team’s win over Trinidad and Tobago has seen them Move up one place in FIFA ranking released on Thursday.

Carlos Queuiroz celebrates surpassing 100 wins in international matches

TEHRAN – Iran national football team head coach Carlos Queiroz celebrated his success as a coach who has surpassed a hundred wins in the international matches.

Branko Ivankovic rules out replacing Carlos Queiroz as Team Melli coach

TEHRAN – Persepolis football team head coach Branko Ivankovic said he is not going to take charge of Iran national football team since he has extended his contract with the club until 2020.

Carlos Queiroz laments Iran’s lack of cutting edge

TEHRAN – Iran national football team coach Carlos Queiroz could not hide his displeasure at his side's lack of cutting edge in the match against Venezuela.

Iran football in chaotic situation

TEHRAN - With less than two months to go before the AFC Asian Cup 2019 starts, Iran football faces so many challenges which can hurt Team Melli’s preparation for the biggest continent’s competition.