FFIRI’s Statutes on verge of being approved by FIFA

TEHRAN - After several months of controversies, the draft statues of the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) is on the verge of being approved by football’s world governing body.

Esteghlal supporters unsatisfied about their team’s future

TEHRAN - A group of Esteghlal supporters gathered in front of the Iranian football federation’s headquarters on Wednesday to voice their concern to the directors of the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) about Esteghlal’s uncertain future and asked the return of Andrea Stramaccioni, the former coach of the Blues.

By Farrokh Hesabi

The curious case of FFIRI’s statutes

TEHRAN - It has been more than two months since the Iranian Football Federation sent its statute to FIFA, but the international governing body of football has not yet approved it. And the question remains unanswered.

By Masoud Hossein

Skocic’s future remains unclear in Iran football

TEHRAN – Iran football faces multiple problems because of mismanagement over the past years.

By Farrokh Hesabi

Maybe not the best way to prevent Iranian clubs from signing foreigners

TEHRAN - The executive board of Iran Football League Organization on Wednesday announced that no Iranian team are permitted to sign a foreign coach and player for the next Iran Professional League (IPL) season, but it seems is not the best possible way.

Football federation responsible for Wilmots’s contract: Alinejad

TEHRAN - Iran’s Ministry of Sport and Youth had no role in signing the contract of the former national football team head coach, Marc Wilmots, according to a top official of the ministry.

FIFA orders Iran to pay Marc Wilmots €6m

TEHRAN - FIFA’s Players’ Status Committee has sent a letter to the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI), ordering the federation to pay compensation to the former coach of the Iran national team, Marc Wilmots.

Skocic will remain Iran head coach: Spox

TEHRAN – Dragan Skocic will remain as head coach of the Iranian national football team, the spokesman of the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) Amir Mehdi Alavi said, ending days of speculation about the Croatian coach future.

Iran to host AFC Media online workshop

TEHRAN - The Public Relations Department of the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran is planning to hold the second workshop of “Media Rules and Responsibilities” on August 10.

FFIRI’s presidential elections to be held late November

TEHRAN - Presidential elections of the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) will be held in late November, according to the acting president of the football federation, Haydar Baharvand.

Iran to use VAR from next season: FFIRI top official

TEHRAN - The Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) acting president Heydar Baharvand has said that the federation is planning to implement the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system in the Iran Professional League (IPL) from the next season.

No need to worry about FIFA’s objections: Kafashian

TEHRAN - First vice-president of the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI), Ali Kafashian, believes that FIFA's objections to the FFIRI's draft statutes are not a cause for concern.

FFIRI Statutes not fully complied with FIFA’s requirements

TEHRAN - FIFA, in a letter sent to the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI), has provided some explanation about the recently drafted FFIRI Statutes.

FIFA denies allegation of Iran suspension

TEHRAN - Contrary to recent speculation, FIFA has not yet officially commented on the issue of the amendment of the Iranian football federation’s statutes and has not taken any step to suspend the federation.

Government interference in football illegal: Soltanifar

TEHRAN - Iran’s Minister of Sport and Youth Minister Masoud Soltanifar has insisted that the government interference in football affairs is not legal.

FIFA threatens Iran to further action

TEHRAN - FIFA, in its latest letter to the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI), has informed the federation about the objections to the draft statues of the FFIRI and ordered that the objections must be resolved in a short time.

No possibility of manipulation in Wilmots’s contract: Taj

TEHRAN - Former president of the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) Mehdi Taj has said that there is no possibility of manipulation in the contract of Marc Wilmots.

No blacklist in Iran football team: Dragan Skocic

TEHRAN – Iran national football team head coach Dragan Skocic says that the door is open for all players and there is any blacklist in his team.

FFIRI to provide ‘model contract’ for clubs

TEHRAN - Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) tries to found a solution to prevent the increase of contractual complaints against the Iranian clubs.

FFIRI proposes new date for the federation’s elections

TEHRAN - The Iranian Football Federation, in an official letter to FIFA, has announced its proposed date for holding the elective General Assembly of the federation.

By Masoud Hossein

Iran football: us against us

TEHRAN – Imagine you have just four lives in a video game and entering into the next stage depends on how you keep your lives. That’s all. The only thing you need is to stay focused. However, it doesn’t work in Iran football.

Nabi officially named FFIRI Secretary General

TEHRAN - Mehdi Mohammad Nabi has been official named as the Secretary General of the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) on Monday.

Iran football federation’s elections to be held in September

TEHRAN - The Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) elective General Assembly will be held in September.

Mohammad Nabi appointed as Acting Secretary General of FFIRI

TEHRAN - Mehdi Mohammad Nabi has been named as the Acting Secretary General of The Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI), as reported by FFIRI official website.

FIFA insists on amendment to FFIRI statutes

TEHRAN – FIFA has asked the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) to postpone the electoral assembly until the federation amend its current statutes.

Baharvand appointed acting FFIRI president

TEHRAN - Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) has announced the appointment of Heydar Baharvand as the federation's acting president.

Iranian media angered at football chief’s comments over journalists’ limitation

TEHRAN – Sports media showed dissatisfaction over the president of Iran Football Federation (FFIRI) Mehdi Taj’s claims about restriction on journalists’ activity.

Shakouri appointed FFIRI Acting Secretary General

TEHRAN – Former Persepolis and Saipa defender Ebrahim Shakouri has been named as new Acting Secretary General of the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) 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.