Iran football president Taj warns Carlos Queiroz to stay away from controversies

TEHRAN - Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) President Mehdi Taj has warned Team Melli coach Carlos Queiroz he must talk about technical issues after the Portuguese coach accused Iran sports minister Masoud Soltanifar of ordering the federation to not extend his contract at the end of the 2019 AFC Asian Cup.

Iran to meet Oman in AFC Asian Cup Round of 16

TEHRAN – Iran national football team will meet Oman in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup Round of 16 underway in the UAE.

Alireza Jahanbakhsh unhappy with Iraqis players’ performance

TEHRAN – Iran star Alireza Jahanbakhsh criticized the way that Iraqi players performed against Iran in 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.

Azmoun nets brace against Vietnam to send Iran to Asian Cup Round of 16

TEHRAN – Iran national football team defeated Vietnam 2-0 thanks to a brace from Sardar Azmoun at the Al Nahyan Stadium in Dubai, the UAE on Saturday.

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.

Vietnam match our second final: Karim Ansarifard

TEHRAN – Iran international striker Karim Ansarifard says the match against Vietnam will be Team Melli’s second final in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup.

Muhammad Taqi to officiate Iran v Vietnam: Asian Cup

TEHRAN - Muhammad Taqi Aljaafari Bin Jahari has been chosen to officiate the match between Iran national football team and Vietnam in Group D of the 2019 AFC Asian Cup.

Iran sweat on Jahanbakhsh fitness for Vietnam match: Asian Cup

TEHRAN – Iran national football team are sweating on star man Alireza Jahanbakhsh’s fitness in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup.

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.

AFC Asian Cup: Five-star Iran down Yemen

TEHRAN – Iran national football team started their AFC Asian Cup campaign with a 5-0 win over debutants Yemen at the Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, the UAE on Monday.

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.

Team Melli partake at Asian Cup with boosted confidence

TEHRAN – The 2018 World Cup’s performance has boosted Iran national football team confidence, Team Melli defensive midfielder Omid Ebrahimi says.

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 held by Palestine in friendly

TEHRAN – Iran national football team were held to a 1-1 draw by Palestine in a friendly match on Monday.

Ali Gholizadeh doubtful for AFC Asian Cup

TEHRAN – Iran international midfielder Ali Gholizadeh looks set to miss his country's 2019 AFC Asian Cup due to a foot injury.

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.

IPL leaders Sepahan held by rock-bottom Esteghlal Khuzestan

TEHRAN – Sepahan football team moved back to the top of the Iran Professional League after a 1-1 draw against Esteghlal Khuzestan on Saturday.

AFC reveals Iran's Slogan at 2019 AFC Asian Cup

With the biggest and best AFC Asian Cup less than one month away, passionate fans from across the Continent and beyond have confirmed the Team Bus slogans for the 24 participating teams.

Friendly: Iran to play Qatar on Dec. 31

TEHRAN – Iran national football team are scheduled to meet Qatar in a friendly match in Doha on Dec. 31.

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.

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, Venezuela share the spoils in friendly

TEHRAN – Iran national football team were held to a 1-1 draw by Venezuela in a friendly match on Tuesday.

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.

Iran edge Trinidad and Tobago in friendly

TEHRAN – Iran national football team defeated Trinidad and Tobago 1-0 in a friendly match here at the Azadi Stadium on Thursday.

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 football players deactivate Instagram accounts

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