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Iran’s participation at AFC Asian Cup at risk

TEHRAN - Iran national football team could miss the 2019 AFC Asian Cup in January over a law interfering in the national soccer federation’s independence.
Iran could host 2022 World Cup teams, but no decision taken yet

TEHRAN - Qatar is considering offers from other countries to host teams during the 2022 World Cup, but no decision has been taken yet, the head of the organizing committee told AFP on Monday.
Iran football players deactivate Instagram accounts

TEHRAN – Players and coaching staff of Iran national football team have deactivated their Instagram profiles on Monday.

Iran’s participation at AFC Asian Cup at risk

TEHRAN - Iran national football team could miss the 2019 AFC Asian Cup in January over a law interfering in the national soccer federation’s independence.
Foolad Arena inaugurated by Iran’s sports minister

TEHRAN – The inauguration ceremony of Foolad Arena was attended by Iran's Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Masoud Soltanifar and First Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri on Tuesday.
Iran could host 2022 World Cup teams, but no decision taken yet

TEHRAN - Qatar is considering offers from other countries to host teams during the 2022 World Cup, but no decision has been taken yet, the head of the organizing committee told AFP on Monday.
Iran football players deactivate Instagram accounts

TEHRAN – Players and coaching staff of Iran national football team have deactivated their Instagram profiles on Monday.
Iranian weightlifter Barari suffers ruptured eardrum after being slapped by coach

TEHRAN – Iranian weightlifter Mohammadreza Barari suffered a ruptured eardrum after being slapped by his coach in the 2018 World Weightlifting Championships.
Marco Octavio 'very satisfied' with young players

TEHRAN – Iran beach soccer coach Marco Octavio is “very satisfied” for being able to win the Intercontinental Beach Soccer Cup with crop of young talents.
Gholamreza Mohammadi named Iran’s freestyle wrestling coach

TEHRAN – Gholamreza Mohammadi has been named as new head coach of Iran’s freestyle wrestling coach on Monday.
Zico visits Esteghlal Brazilian defender Leandro Padovani

TEHRAN – Esteghlal Brazilian defender Leandro Padovani has gained support from his countrymen on Sunday.
Carlos Queiroz names 24-man squad for Venezuela friendly

TEHRAN – Carlos Queiroz has named his 24-man squad for Venezuela friendly match scheduled for Nov. 20 in Doha, Qatar.
Persepolis defender Ansari out for rest of season

TEHRAN – Persepolis defender Mohammad Ansari will miss the rest of the Iran Professional League season with an ACL tear.