FIFA World Cup

2019-05-15 02:34

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.

2019-05-13 14:55

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.

2019-02-27 02:08

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.

2019-02-24 15:36

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.

2018-12-25 14:00

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.

2018-12-19 14:04

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.

2018-12-17 14:37

Hossein Kaebi retires from football

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

2018-11-21 02:04

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.

The Tehran Symphony Orchestra performs a concert in honor Team Melli, Iran’s national football team, at the Bolshoi Zal (Grand Hall) of Saint Petersburg Philharmonia on June 14, 2018.

2018-06-16 18:16

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.

2018-05-22 11:17

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.

2018-03-24 12:27

Tunisia edge past Iran in friendly

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

2018-03-24 12:26

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.

2018-03-09 12:03

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.

2018-03-03 10:35

Iran, Algeria friendly confirmed at UPC-Arena

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

2018-02-28 01:20

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.

2018-02-15 15:33

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.

2018-02-13 19:42

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.

2018-01-17 12:13

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.

2018-01-07 19:44

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.

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2017-12-08 10:00

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.

2017-12-06 02:03

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.

2017-12-04 16:33