Iran no longer the best Asian football team

TEHRAN – Iran dropped six places to 33rd in the latest FIFA World Ranking which was released on Thursday.

By Farrokh Hessabi

A self-made crisis in Iranian football

It should have been the best of news, something to celebrate; instead, the Iranian football federation found itself confronted by a crisis. Marc Wilmots, who agreed to become the coach of the Iranian national football team On 15 May 2019, posted a cryptic tweet on Monday and claimed that “an intolerable situation” was created by Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) for himself and his staff

By Masoud Hossein

Branko Ivankovic linked with Team Melli: report

TEHRAN – Branko Ivankovic has been reportedly linked with a move to Iran national football team as a replacement for Marc Wilmots, who is in danger of losing his job after a string of poor results with Team Melli.

Iran have a long football history: Engin Firat

TEHRAN – Newly-appointed Moldova coach Engin Firat says he likes to play Iran national football team in a friendly match since Team Melli have a long history in football.

No intention to coach Team Melli: Branko Ivankovic

TEHRAN – Former Iran and Persepolis coach Branko Ivankovic says he has no intention of coaching Iran national football team.

By Masoud Hossein

Iran football requires transparency

TEHRAN – Iran national football team have really a tough time after suffering back-to-back defeats against Bahrain and Iraq in the 2022 World Cup qualification but what’s even more worrying is the federation’s response to the incidents. It must be more transparent with the supporters.

Lackluster Iran suffer late loss against Iraq

TEHRAN – Iran national football team suffered a second successive loss in the 2022 World Cup qualification, losing to Iraq 2-1 on Thursday.

Iraq and Iran resume rivalry in pivotal battle

TEHRAN – Iran national football team will lock horn with their familiar foe Iraq on Matchday 5 of Asia's second round of qualifying for the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Thursday.

Iran learn rivals at AVC Tokyo Olympic Qualification

TEHRAN – Iran national volleyball team have learned their opponents at the AVC Men’s Tokyo Volleyball Qualification 2020.

Iran squad named for Iraq match in World Cup qualifier

TEHRAN – Marc Wilmots has named his 23-man squad for the forthcoming international against Iraq at the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Asian Qualifiers.

Iran lose to Bahrain in World Cup qualifier

TEHRAN – Iran suffered a 1-0 loss against Bahrain at matchday 4 of Asia’s Round 2 qualifying for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar in Group C on Tuesday.

One more loss for Iran at FIVB World Cup

TEHRAN – Iran finished the 2019 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Cup with a loss against Poland.

Bahrain a tough team to beat: Marc Wilmots

TEHRAN – Iran national team head coach Marc Wilmots says that Bahrain are a team tough to beat but they are ready to win the match.

Iran too strong for Cambodia at World Cup qualifier

TEHRAN - Iran earned an impressive 14-0 win over minnow Cambodia at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 on Thursday.

Team Melli unchanged in FIFA ranking

TEHRAN – Iran national football team have remained unchanged at number 23 in the latest FIFA ranking released on Thursday.

Iran beat Hong Kong in World Cup qualifier

TEHRAN – Iran national football team defeated Hong Kong 2-0 in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 on Tuesday.

Marc Wilmots looks for new challenge with Iran

TEHRAN – Belgian coach Marc Wilmots is looking for a new challenge with Iran national football team.

Iran senior football team to play U23 in friendly

TEHRAN – Iran national football team will play Iran U23 team in a friendly match in late July.

Gucci hits back at Carlos Queiroz’s tactics at 2018 World Cup

TEHRAN – Reza Ghochannejhad ‘Gucci’ has criticized Carlos Qieiroz’s defensive-minded tactics in the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

Iran may play Japan in friendly: official

TEHRAN – Iran will likely take on Japan in a friendly match in August, Mehdi Taj, head of Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI), said.

Iran will continue attacking football: Marc Wilmots

TEHRAN – Iran football coach marc Wilmots is satisfied with his team’s performance against South Korea, saying Team Melli will continue their attacking football.

South Korea, Iran share the spoils in friendly

TEHRAN – Iran national football team shared the spoils with South Korea in a friendly match on Tuesday.

Marc Wilmots’s Iran to face acid test against S. Korea

TEHRAN – Iran national football team will face a major test of their credentials with the visit of South Korea in a friendly match on Tuesday.

Five-star Iran beat Syria in friendly match

TEHRAN – Iran national football team defeated Syria 5-0 in a friendly match held at the Azadi Stadium on Thursday.

Vahid Hashemian: I do my best to help Team Melli

TEHRAN – Iran national football team coach Vahid Hashemian says he will do his best to help Team Melli to achieve a successful outcome.

Marc Wilmots names Iran squad for Syria, S. Korea friendlies

TEHRAN – Newly-appointed Iran coach Marc Wilmots has named a 25-man squad for two friendly matches against Syria and South Korea.

Wilmots to start his job as Iran coach on Tuesday

TEHRAN - Former Belgium and Ivory Coast coach Marc Wilmots will start his job as new head coach of Iran national football team on Tuesday.

Ex-Iran coach Julio Velasco announces retirement

TEHRAN - Argentine volleyball coach Julio Velasco has called time on his glittering career on Friday.

Iran federation confirms Syria friendly match

TEHRAN – The Football Federation of Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) has confirmed the friendly match with Syria in June.

Iran basketball invited to three European events

TEHRAN – Iran national basketball team have been invited to three European tournaments as part of preparation for the 2019 FIBA World Cup.