AFC Asian Cup: Iran’s Faghani to officiate Japan, Turkmenistan match

TEHRAN – Iranian’s Alireza Faghani has been chosen to officiate Group F match between Japan and Turkmenistan in their 2019 AFC Asian Cup opener.

Iranian trio appointed for 2019 AFC Asian Cup

TEHRAN – Three Iranian officials have been appointed to the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019, which is scheduled to kick-off in one month’s time on January 5, 2019.

Special awards go to Iran match officials

TEHTRAN - Iran's Alireza Faghani received the AFC Referees Special Award 2018 at the 2018 AFC Annual Awards in Muscat on Wednesday.

Alireza Faghani to referee Tehran derby

TEHRAN - Alireza Faghani has been chosen to take charge of Thursday’s Tehran derby between Esteghlal and Persepolis at the Azadi Stadium.

VAR needs time: Alireza Faghani

TEHRAN – Iran international referee Alireza Faghani has defended the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), saying video reviews prevented some major mistakes from being made.

Alireza Faghani picked for World Cup third-place match

TEHRAN – Iranian referre Alireza Faghani has been chosen to officiate the third-place match between Belgium and England.

Alireza Faghani lauds Asian referees at World Cup

TEHRAN - Iran's Alireza Faghani says the Asian referees have done well so far at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

Alireza Faghani on retirement after 2018 World Cup

TEHRAN - Alireza Faghani, Iranian international referee, has hinted that he may retire from officiating after the 2018 World Cup.

Iran’s Faghani appointed as 2018 Match Official

The FIFA Referees Committee has selected 36 referees and 63 assistant referees, representing 46 different countries, for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia.

Alireza Faghani named Tehran derby referee

TEHRAN - Alireza Faghani has been appointed to take charge of Thursday’s Tehran derby between Esteghlal and Persepolis at the Azadi Stadium.

Interview by Masoud Hossein

Iranian referee Faghani dreaming of World Cup final

Alireza Faghani, Iranian international referee, says he will never give up on his dreams of officiating the 2018 World Cup final.

Alireza Faghani to officiate Japan v Australia in World Cup qualifier

Iranian referee Alireza Faghani has been chosen to officiate the 2018 World Cup qualifier clash between Japan and Australia.

Iran’s Alireza Faghani to referee at 2018 World Cup

Iranian referee Alireza Faghani has been reportedly invited to officiate at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

Faghani to officiate FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 semi-final

Islamic Republic of Iran’s Alireza Faghani has been appointed to officiate the FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 semi-final clash between Portugal and Chile at the Kazan Arena on Wednesday, June 28.

Alireza Faghani appointed ref for Tehran derby

Alireza Faghani has been appointed to take charge of Sunday’s Tehran derby between Esteghlal and Persepolis at the Azadi Stadium.

Iranian trio nominated for AFC Futsal Player of the Year

Three Iranian futsal players have been nominated for the AFC Annual Awards on Sunday.

Faghani shortlisted for Globe Soccer Awards referee of the year

Alireza Faghani from Iran been named among the nominees for the 2016 Globe Soccer Awards referee of the year.

Faghani to referee Tehran derby 

TEHRAN- Alireza Faghani has been appointed to referee Friday’s Tehran derby between Persepolis and Esteghlal in Tehran’s Azadi Stadium.  The Referees Committee of Iran’s Football Federation announced on Wednesday that Torki will officiate the match.

There is no guarantee for us to officiate at the World Cup, says Faghani

Iranian international referee Alireza Faghani, who has officiated the Olympic football final between Germany and Brazil alongside his two assistants Reza Sokhandan and Mohammadreza Mansouri, believes that there is no guarantee for them to officiate at the World Cup despite good performances at the previous games.

Iranian referees has the potential of officiating at world class tournaments, says Faghani

International referee Alireza Faghani believes that Iranian referees have the potential of officiating at the world’s most important competitions.

Alireza Faghani to referee Hazfi Cup final

Alireza Faghani has been appointed to take charge of Sunday’s Hazfi Cup final between Esteghlal and Zob Ahan at the Khorramshahr Stadium.

Referee Faghani backs Iranian referees

Referee Alireza Faghani has backed Iranian referees to take charge of more international events.

Iranian referee Faghani appointed for Rio 2016 Olympic

Iran’s Alireza Faghani has been appointed to referee at the Olympic Football Tournament Rio 2016.