By Masoud Hossein

Iran should be thankful for World Cup draw

Iranian coach Carlos Queiroz says that regardless of group the team is in during the 2018 World Cup, the competition is a serious opportunity for Team Melli to improve their competitiveness.

Sometimes mouse can escape from cat: Carlos Queiroz

Iran national football team coach Carlos Queiroz says there are times when mouse escapes from cat.

Iran handed tough group in 2018 World Cup

Iran national football team, known as Team Melli, have been drawn in Group B of the 2018 World Cup.

Iran climb in FIFA rankings

Iran have climbed two spots in the latest FIFA rankings released on Thursday.

Werder Bremen interested in Iran’s Saman Ghoddos

Struggling Bundesliga outfit Werder Bremen are reportedly interested in signing Iranian international striker Saman Ghoddos.

Ex-Iran striker Akbar Eftekhari passes away

TEHRAN – Former Iran national football team striker Akbar Eftekhari passed away on Thursday after a long battle with disease.

Iran emerge victorious over Panama in friendly

Iran beat Panama football team 2-1 in a friendly match in Graz, Austria on Thursday.

Carlos Queiroz names 26-man squad for Austria camp

Iran coach Carlos Queiroz has named a 26-man squad for the training camp in Austria.

Iran better than South Korea: Stanislav Cherchesov

Russia national football coach Stanislav Cherchesov praised Team Melli ahead of the Tuesday’s friendly with the Asian powerhouses.

Carlos Queiroz names 27-man provisional squad for matches against Togo, Russia

Iran coach Carlos Queiroz has named a 27-man provisional squad for the upcoming friendlies against Togo and Russia.

I will fight for my place with Ashkan Dejagah: Saman Ghoddos

Iranian-Swedish midfielder Saman Ghoddos says that he will fight for his place in Team Melli starting line up with Ashkan Dejagah.

Nazari Afshar announces retirement from Iran national volleyball team

Iranian outside hitter Farhad Nazari Afshar retired from national duty on the last day of the FIVB World Grand Champions Cup.

Ex-Iran coach Stanko Poklepovic had his lower leg amputated

Former Iran national football team and Persepolis FC coach Stanko Poklepovic had his leg amputated from below the knee.

FIFA rankings: Iran drop one place to 25th

Team Melli dropped one place to 25th in the latest FIFA world rankings released on Thursday.

Flowers are part of Iranians’ daily life: Carlos Queiroz

Iran national football team head coach Carlos Queiroz says that flowers are an integrated part of Persians’ daily life.

Iran to play Togo in friendly match

Iran national football team will face African nation Togo in a friendly match in late September.

10-man Iran hold on against S. Korea to share the spoils at World Cup qualifier

Iran kept their unbeaten run in the 2018 World Cup qualifier after they drew 0-0 at the Seoul World Cup Stadium in the 2018 World Cup qualifier on Thursday.

By: Masoud Hossein

Iran seek revenge against S. Korea in World Cup qualifier

Eight years ago, Iran national football team could have qualified for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa but South Korea poured cold water on Team Melli’s hopes to book a place in the competition.

Saman Ghoddos invited to Iran national football team

Iranian-Swedish midfielder Saman Ghoddos has been invited to Iran national football team.

Sweden Saman Ghoddos interested in wearing Iran jersey

Iranian-Swedish midfielder Saman Ghoddos has reportedly given the green light to Iran Football Federation to join Team Melli.

Iran to play Congo in friendly: Report

Iranian media suggest that Team Melli will play a friendly match with DR Congo as part of preparation for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

Iran to play friendly with Russia in October

Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) has reached an agreement with the Russian Football Union (RFU) to hold a friendly football match on October 10, a source close to the situation told TASS on Friday.

Team Melli remain as Asia's best in FIFA Ranking

The Islamic Republic of Iran dropped one place to 24th but remain Asia’s top ranked team, in the latest FIFA World Ranking which was released on Thursday.

Fenerbahce show interest in signing Persepolis keeper Beiranvand

Turkish club Fenerbahce Istanbul have shown interest in signing Persepolis international goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand.

Australia want to play friendly with Iran

Football Federation Australia (FFA) are deep in negotiations with their Iranian counterparts to play a international between the two nations for the first time since the infamous 1997 World Cup qualifier at the MCG, Fairfax Media revealed.

Iran’s World Cup slogan revealed

Iran football team, also known as Team Melli, will participate at the 2018 World Cup with “80 million people, one nation, one heartbeat,” slogan.

Rouhani meets Iran national football team

President Hassan Rouhani met Iran national football team, also known as Team Melli, on Wednesday.

Iran qualify for 2018 World Cup after beating Uzbekistan

Iran defeated Uzbekistan 2-0 to advance to successive FIFA World Cups for the first time in their history.

Iran overpower world champ Poland in FIVB World League

Amir Ghafour was the leading scorer for Iran in upsetting the reigning world champions in a 2017 FIVB Volleyball World League match in Italy. In their third match of this campaign, the Asian squad finally achieved their first victory – 3-1 (25-18, 23-25, 23-25, 22-25) against Poland.