Iranian fans outraged by AFC’s decision to choose Bahrain as host of World Cup qualifiers

TEHRAN - The Asian Football Confederation’s decision to award the hosting rights of the last eight matches of the joint FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 / AFC Asian Cup China 2023 in Group C to Bahrain has outraged Iranian football fans.

Iran football federation files complaint against AFC

TEHRAN – The Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) has appealed to Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against Asian Football Confederation (AFC) in relation to choosing Bahrain as centralized venue for the 2022 World Cup qualifiers.

Khorshidi appointed Iran football team director

TEHRAN – Mojtaba Khorshidi has been named as new director of Iran national football team.

Dragan Skocic names Iran squad for Syria friendly

TEHRAN - Iran head coach Dragan Skocic named his 24-man squad for friendly match against Syria on Sunday.

Two coaches added to Iran football coaching staff

TEHRAN - Marijo Tot and Juan Carlos Gómez Perlado have been added to coaching staff of Iran national football team.

Skocic protests AFC over choosing Bahrain as Group C host

TEHRAN – Iran national football team head coach Dragan Skocic is not satisfied with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s decision over choosing Bahrain as host of Group C of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers.

Dragan Skocic satisfied with Iran’s friendly matches

TEHRAN – Iran national football team head coach Dragan Skocic is satisfied with the friendly matches against Uzbekistan and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Iran to hold training camp in late March

TEHRAN – Iran national football team will hold training camp in late March in Tehran.

Iran submits request to host World Cup qualifiers Group C

TEHRAN – Iran officially submitted on Tuesday its request to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to host the 2022 World Cup qualifiers matches in Group C.

Iran fixture at 2022 World Cup qualifiers announced

TEHRAN - The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed new fixture dates for Iran’s upcoming matches at the 2022 World Cup qualifiers.

We work hard to prepare Iran for qualifiers: Skocic

TEHRAN – Iran national football team head coach Dragan Skocic says that they are working hard to prepare the team for the 2022 World Cup qualifiers.

Iran matches against Hong Kong, Cambodia postponed - spox

TEHRAN - Iran matches against Hong Kong and Cambodia at the 2022 World Cup qualifiers have been postponed to June, Iran Football Federation’s spokesman Amirmehdi Alavai said.

Iran matches against Hong Kong, Cambodia may be postponed

TEHRAN – Iran national football team matches against Hong Kong and Cambodia at the 2022 World Cup qualifiers may be postponed.

My father is my role model: Amir Abedzadeh

TEHRAN – Iran national team and Maritimo goalkeeper Amir Abedzadeh, son of former Iranian national team legendary goalkeeper Ahmadreza Abedzadeh, says that his father is his role model.

Qatar 2022 World Cup a window of opportunity for Iran tourism, deputy minister says

TEHRAN – Iran should take the advantage of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted by its neighbor Qatar, as an ample opportunity to encourage its tourism sector, deputy tourism minister has said.

Ehsan Hajisafi lauds Iran new generation

TEHRAN – Iran captain Ehsan Hajisafi says that the National Team have been strengthened by the arrival of new players.

Bosnia match helped us improve: Saeid Ezatolahi

TEHRAN – Iran national football team midfielder Saeid Ezatolahi says that the friendly match against Bosnia and Herzegovina helped them identify their weaknesses and strengths points.

By Farrokh Hesabi

Iran back in form with Dragan Skocic

TEHRAN – Iran football coach Dragan Skocici has so far proven that he has linked up so well with his side as he gained the second consecutive away win with the ‘Persian Leopards’.

Iran, BiH football federations to strengthen cooperation

TEHRAN – Iran and Bosnia and Herzegovina football federations will strengthen football development cooperation.

Iran defeat Bosnia in friendly

TEHRAN – Iran national football team defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in a friendly match on Thursday.

Bosnia, Iran behind closed doors

TEHRAN – Bosnian and Herzegovina football team will host Iran in a friendly at the Asim Ferhatovic match on Nov. 12.

Bosnia, Iran friendly confirmed

TEHRAN – Bosnian and Herzegovina football team will host Iran in a friendly match on Nov. 12.

Bosnia to cancel match with Ireland to play Iran

TEHRAN - Bosnia and Herzegovina football federation has asked UEFA to scrap the game with Ireland, with an opportunity to play Iran on the cards instead.

Skocic knows Iranian players well: Mehdi Taremi

TEHRAN – National football team forward Mehdi Taremi says that Dragan Skocic has a great knowledge of the Iranian players and it could be helpful in the remaining four matches in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers.