By Farrokh Hesabi

Faghani’s removal from Iran international referees list causes controversy

TEHRAN - The removal of Alireza Faghani, the elite Iranian referee, from the Iranian football federation’s international referees list, has caused controversy.

My dreams have no limits: Beiranvand

TEHRAN - Alireza Beiranvand, the Iranian goalkeeper of Royal Antwerp, says that his dreams have no limits in his European adventure.

Iran’s Beiranvand named Asian FIFA World Cup Hero

TEHRAN - Iran international goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand has been named the Asian FIFA World Cup Hero.

FIFA helps Persepolis to pay their debts

TEHRAN- Persepolis can pay part of their debts through the release of a fraction of their blocked money in FIFA.

No intention to coach Team Melli: Branko Ivankovic

TEHRAN – Former Iran and Persepolis coach Branko Ivankovic says he has no intention of coaching Iran national football team.

Iranian referee Alireza Faghani plans to move to Australia

TEHRAN - Iranian international football referee Alireza Faghani is going to migrate to Australia with his family.

Pejman Montazeri announces retirement from Iran duty

TEHRAN – Esteghlal and Iran national football team defender Pejman Montazeri has brought curtain down to his career at the age of 35.

Gucci hits back at Carlos Queiroz’s tactics at 2018 World Cup

TEHRAN – Reza Ghochannejhad ‘Gucci’ has criticized Carlos Qieiroz’s defensive-minded tactics in the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

Alireza Beiranvand can play in big European teams: coach

TEHRAN - Pateadores Club coach Shayan Jahangiri believes that Iran goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand has the potential to play in the big European clubs.

Ex-Iran coach Carlos Queiroz fires back at his critics

TEHRAN – Former Iran coach Carlos Queiroz has fired back at his critics with the message: "I don't care what they think about me."

Protect us from crocodiles: Carlos Queiroz

TEHRAN – Iran national football team coach Carlos Queiroz has asked the Iran football federation President Mehdi Taj to protect Team Melli from crocodiles!

Carlos Queiroz unclear over his future in Iran

TEHRAN – Iran national football team head coach Carlos Queiroz says his future depends on what Team Melli will do at the 2019 AFC Asian Cup.

Persepolis in negotiation to sign Gucci

TEHRAN – Ex-Iran national football team striker Reza Ghoochannejhad is reportedly negotiating with Persepolis club.

Iran, Croatia boost cooperation

TEHRAN - Reza Salehi Amiri, President of Iran's National Olympic Committee (NOC), met with his Croatian counterpart Zlatko Mateša on Saturday.

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.

Hosseini breaks silence on 2018 World Cup snub

TEHRAN – Jalal Hosseini has spoken out over his 2018 World Cup snub by saying that playing in the World Cup for the second time was his dream that didn’t come true.

Jalal Hosseini bids farewell to international football

TEHRAN – Long-serving and highly valued member of Iran national football team Jalal Hosseini finished off his international career.

Iran’s Ansarifard joins Nottingham Forest

TEHRAN - The City Ground side completed the signing of Iranian international forward Karim Ansarifard.

Queiroz’s double standard policy over Team Melli players’ retirement

TEHRAN – Carlos Queiroz’s uncompromising policy on taking back players after declaration of retirement from the Team Melli, has all of the sudden changed when it comes to Team Melli striker Sardar Azmoun.

Iran striker Azmoun comes out of retirement

TEHRAN – Iran international striker Sardar Azmoun came out of retirement after he participated in Team Melli training camp in Tehran.

Ivankovic, a true dedicated coach to football

Persepolis took a massive step towards the 2018 AFC Champions League final after defeating Al Sadd of Qatar 1-0 in the first leg of the semifinals. It came as no surprise to us, however, as Branko Ivankovic has built his team the right way.

Tough task ahead of Iran to win AFC Asian Cup: Carlos Queiroz

TEHRAN – Iran national football team head coach Carlos Queiroz says the AFC Asian Cup is completely different with the FIFA World Cup but winning the title will be a tough task for Team Melli.

Iran face high expectations in AFC Asian Cup: Karim Ansarifard

TEHRAN – Iran international striker Karim Ansarifard says they face high expectations in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup since Team Melli have not won the title for 42 years.

Iran’s Saeid Ezatolahi joins Reading

TEHRAN – Iran international midfielder Saeid Ezatolahi has joined Championship side Reading in a season-long loan deal from Russian outfit FC Rostov.

Ramin Rezaeian terminates contract with KV Oostende

TEHRAN – Iranian international winger Ramin Rezaeian has mutually agreed to terminate his contract with Belgian top-flight football club KV Oostende, the club announced on Monday on Twitter.

Carlos Queiroz to come to Iran on Wednesday

TEHRAN – Carlos Queiroz will reportedly travel to Tehran on Wednesday to negotiate with Iranian football federation on his contract extension.

Iran move up five places in FIFA rankings

TEHRAN – Iran national football team moved up five places in the latest FIFA Rankings released on Thursday.

Zlatko Dalic refuses Iran’s offer: report

TEHRAN - Zlatko Dalic has refused Iran’s offer to take charge of Team Melli, sport.novi.ba reported.

Vahid Amiri out for three weeks

TEHRAN – Trabzonspor’s new signing Vahid Amiri has been sidelined for three weeks with knee injury.

Standard Liege set sight on Saeid Ezatolahi: report

TEHRAN – Iran international midfielder Saeid Ezatolahi has been linked with a move to Belgian football team Standard Liege.