FIFA President congratulates Persepolis on IPL title

TEHRAN - FIFA President Gianni Infantino congratulated Persepolis football club for winning the Iran Professional League (IPL) title.

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.

FIFA to decide whether Qatar’s neighbors could host some of 2022's games

TEHRAN - Gianni Infantino reiterated that FIFA will decide in March whether neighboring countries could be allowed to host some of Qatar 2022's games.

Iran could host 2022 World Cup teams, but no decision taken yet

TEHRAN - Qatar is considering offers from other countries to host teams during the 2022 World Cup, but no decision has been taken yet, the head of the organizing committee told AFP on Monday.

Iran could be co-host in 2022?

FIFA president Gianni Infantino says that it was premature to talk of a 48-team tournament in Qatar, which he stressed would have to be consulted first, and said he had no idea whether Iran could be a co-host.

FIFA President Infantino invites Hassan Rouhani to World Cup

TEHRAN – Iran President Hassan Rouhani has been invited to attend the opening ceremony of the 2018 FIFA World Cup by FIFA President Gianni Infantino.

Tehran derby: Persepolis lose to Esteghlal

TEHRAN – Iran Professional League (IPL) pacesetters Persepolis lost to Esteghlal 1-0 here in a lackluster match in Tehran derby on Thursday.

Tehran derby the Asian biggest derby: Branko Ivankovic

TEHRAN – Branko Ivankovic says the football match between Iranian giants Persepolis and Esteghlal is the biggest derby in Asia.

FIFA President Infantino to share pitch with ex-Iranian stars

TEHRAN - FIFA President Gianni Infantino will show off his skills in a futsal match with the former Iranian stars in Tehran.

Iranian handicrafts to come into sight in World Cup

TEHRAN – Collections of Iranian handicrafts will find their ways to the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.

Marco van Basten to come to Iran: Report

TEHRAN - FIFA Chief Officer for Technical Development Marco van Basten will reportedly travel to Tehran, capital of Iran, within the next few days.

FIFA President Infantino invited to Iran

TEHRAN - The Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) has invited FIFA President Gianni Infantino to come to Iran on March 1.

By: Masoud Hossein

FIFA not against discrimination

Football must keep political impartiality and that national associations remain free from political interference. However, FIFA denies its own rule after allowing the Saudi Arabian teams to play Iranian counterparts in neutral fields.

FIFA President Infantino sends condolences following Ebrahim Ashtiani’s death

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has expressed his sympathy following the death of former Team Melli defender Ebrahim Ashtiani.

FIFA President Infantino congratulates Iran on World Cup qualification

President of the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) Gianni Infantino has congratulated Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) on booking a berth in the 2018 World Cup.

Infantino offers condolences after Pourheydari passing

Fifa President, Gianni Infantino has expressed his deepest condolences to the Iran Football Federation over death of Team Melli ex-coach Mansour Pourheydari.