By Masoud Hossein

Iran football team need fresh impetus

TEHRAN – It’s not weird that Team Melli suffered back-to-back defeats in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers against Bahrain and Iraq. Team Melli need the young and talented players to keep going.

By Masoud Hossein

Iran football legend Ali Karimi turns 41

TEHRAN – Ex-Iran and Persepolis midfielder Ali Karimi celebrates his 41st birthday anniversary today.

Nothing done yet: Mark Wilmots

TEHRAN – Iran national football team head coach Marc Wilmots says that they have not done anything yet after beating Cambodia 14-0 in Group C of the Qatar 2022 World Cup Asian qualifiers on Thursday.

Team Melli train for Cambodia match

TEHRAN – Iran national football team started training camp for Cambodia match at the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Asian Qualifiers.

Women’s tickets sold out for Iran’s match against Cambodia

TEHRAN – A total of 3,500 tickets have been sold to the Iranian women for the match between Iran and Cambodia in the 2022 World Cup qualifier in Group C.

Reza Ghoochannejhad joins PEC Zwolle

TEHRAN - Iran forward Reza Ghoochannejhad joined Eredivisie side PEC Zwolle on a two-year contract.

Marc Wilmots named Iran football coach

TEHRAN – Belgian coach Marc Wilmots has been named as new head coach of Iran national football team, Mehdi Taj, the president of the Football Federation of Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI), said.

Marc Wilmots reaches agreement with Iran: report

TEHRAN – Ex-Belgium coach Marc Wilmots has reportedly reached an agreement with Iranian Football Federation to take charge of Team Melli.

Vincenzo Montella turns down Iran’s job offer

TEHRAN – Italian coach Vincenzo Montella, who had been linked with a move to Iran, has reportedly turned down the job offer.

Vincenzo Montella candidate for Iran job: report

TEHRAN – Ex-Sevilla coach Vincenzo Montella has reportedly been offered a new job as coach of the Iran national football team.

Nothing can hold down Iran’s female footballers: Katayoun Khosrowyar

Katayoun Khosrowyar, an American-Iranian head coach of the Iran’s U-19 women’s football team, says Iranian female football players are more determined than ever.

Infantino offers condolence over death of Iraj Danaeifard

TEHRAN - FIFA President Gianni Infantino extends his deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Iranian football player Iraj Danaeifard who passed away last week.

Hossein Kaebi retires from football

TEHRAN – Iran’s Sepidrood right back Hossein Kaebi brought an end to his 16-year playing career on Monday.

Ehsan Haji Safi joins 100 club

TEHRAN – Iran international left back Ehsan Haji Safi wrote his name into his nation’s history book when he made his 100th international appearance.

Tehran Symphony Orchestra puts on its first Russian performance

TEHRAN – The Tehran Symphony Orchestra went on stage at the Bolshoi Zal (Grand Hall) of the Saint Petersburg Philharmonia on Thursday night, giving a special performance in honor Team Melli, Iran’s national football team that is currently competing in the FIFA World Cup soccer tournament in Russia.

Rugs dedicated to FIFA World Cup unveiled

TEHRAN – Seven rolls of handwoven rugs dedicated to the 2018 FIFA World Cup were unveiled during a ceremony, which was held in the northwestern city of Tabriz on Saturday.

Tunisia edge past Iran in friendly

TEHRAN – Tunisia national football team defeated Iran 1-0 in a friendly match Friday night.

Iran will be physically ready, says Queiroz

Kuala Lumpur: Islamic Republic of Iran head coach Carlos Queiroz believes his charges are better equipped to make it past the group stage of the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 in June than four years ago in Brazil.

Jahanbakhsh: Mahdavikia is my idol and mentor

Popular wisdom tells us ‘don’t meet your heroes’, as we will only end up denting and tarnishing the flawless image we have built of them. While that’s true for many, IR Iran rising star Alireza Jahanbakhsh is a clear exception to the rule.

Iran, Algeria friendly confirmed at UPC-Arena

Iran national football team will face Algeria on March 27 at the UPC-Arena in Graz, Austria.

Queiroz: Our dream is to reach knockout stage

IR Iran are all set to make their second consecutive FIFA World Cup™ appearance in a few months, the first time they will have graced two world finals in a row. And as was the case at Brazil 2014, the Iranians will have Carlos Queiroz at the helm. The experienced Portuguese coach is currently in Sochi attending the Russia 2018 Team Workshop, where preparations for the tournament are being finalized. “It’s essential for us to have detailed information on the technical aspects of the World Cup and how it’s going to unfold,” said Queiroz.

Iran up to 33rd in latest FIFA world ranking

Team Melli have moved up one spot to 33rd in the latest FIFA world ranking released on Thursday.

Iran to play pre-World Cup friendlies with Greece and Lithuania

TEHRAN - Iran national football team will play two friendly matches with Greece and Lithuania in early June.

FFIRI officials attend FIFA Executive Football Summit

Mehdi Taj and Mohammad Reza Saket, President and Secretary General of Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) participated in the fifth FIFA Executive Football Summit in 2017/2018 series in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

Masoud Shojaei asks to be included in Team Melli

Iranian midfielder Masoud Shojaei has asked Carlos Queiroz to invite him to Team Melli once again.

Socceroos set to hire Carlos Queiroz: Report

Football Federation Australia has reportedly shown interest in hiring Iran national team head coach Carlos Queiroz as a replacement for Ange Postecoglou.

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.

Iran and Morocco Group B game will be their 'final'

Coaching staff from Morocco and Iran say their opening Group B clash on 15 June will be like a 'World Cup final.'

Iran not easy task for Spain, Portugal: Ashkan Dejagah

Iran national football team captain Ashkan Dejagah warned “it won’t be easy” for Spain and Portugal to face Team Melli in the 2018 World Cup.

Sometimes mouse can escape from cat: Carlos Queiroz

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