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.

Alireza Beiranvand reaches agreement with Besiktas: report

TEHRAN – Iran national football team and Persepolis goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand has reportedly reached an agreement with Turkey’s Besiktas.

Carlos Queiroz on South Korea’s radar

TEHRAN – Iran coach Carlos Queiroz is among the candidates to replace Shin Tae-yong in South Korea national football team.

Carlos Queiroz close to joining Algeria: report

TEHRAN – Carlos Queiroz’s contract has expired with Iran national football team on July 31 and he has reached an agreement with Algerian Football Federation (FAF) to take charge of the African team sports.orange.fr reported.

Manchester City set sight on Saman Ghoddos: Report

TEHRAN – Reigning Premier League champions Manchester City have set their sights on Östersunds FK winger Saman Ghoddos.

Majid Hosseini opts to join Trabzonspor

TEHRAN – Esteghlal defender, who shone brightly at the 2018 World Cup, opted to join Trabzonspor.

Iran will not wear Adidas at AFC Asian Cup

TEHRAN – Iran national football team players will not wear Adidas after the German sportswear manufacturer has decided to deny Iran with access to its services.

Karim Ansarifard agrees to join Besiktas: Report

TEHRAN – Iran international striker Karim Ansarifard has reached an agreement with Turkey’s Besiktas, CNN Turk reported.

By Masoud Hossein

Sardar Azmoun needs to 'grit his teeth'

TEHRAN – Two months before the start of the 2018 soccer World Cup in Russia, Sardar Azmoun was the most wanted Iranian player in the summer transfer window but after the competition, no club have yet shown any interest in signing him.

West Brom eye Iran’s Milad Mohammadi: Report

TEHRAN - West Bromwich Albion are going to sign Akhmat Grozny's Milad Mohammadi after they failed to pen a contract with Luton Town defender Jack Stacey.

Zlatko Dalic, much too high a price for Iran

TEHRAN – Iran would have reached an agreement with Zlatko Dalic, had the federation offered him a position as a replacement of Carlos Queiroz before the start of the 2018 World Cup, but his price has skyrocketed ever since he led his team to the final of the World Cup.