Iran to drop tattooed players from Team Melli

TEHRAN – The Iranian tattooed players have reportedly no place in Iran national football team from now on.

Sardar Azmoun accuses Iran football federation of lying

TEHRAN – Iran national team striker Sardar Azmoun has accused Iran football federation of telling lies about the 2019 AFC Asian Cup’s preparation.

Zenit St. Petersburg sign Sardar Azmoun

TEHRAN - Russian top-flight football team Zenit St. Petersburg completed the signing of Iranian forward Sardar Azmoun.

Sardar Azmoun close to joining Wolves: report

TEHRAN – Iran football team striker Sardar Azmoun is reportedly on the verge of joining Wolverhampton Wanderers.

We just focus on Japan match: Sardar Azmoun

TEHRAN – Iran national football team forward Sardar Azmoun says the match against China is finished and from now on they just focus on Japan contest.

Iran down China to seal Asian Cup semis berth

TEHRAN – Iran national football team defeated China 3-0 in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup quarter-final on Thursday.

Sardar Azmoun plays down Iran 'favorites' tag

TEHRAN – Iran national football team forward Sardar Azmoun has played down his side's tag as 'one of the favorites to win the AFC Asian Cup' underway in the UAE.

Azmoun nets brace against Vietnam to send Iran to Asian Cup Round of 16

TEHRAN – Iran national football team defeated Vietnam 2-0 thanks to a brace from Sardar Azmoun at the Al Nahyan Stadium in Dubai, the UAE on Saturday.

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.

Retired Sardar Azmoun invited to Iran national football team

TEHRAN – Sardar Azmoun, who announced his retirement after the 2018 World Cup, has been invited to Iran national football team.

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.

By Engin Firat

Team Melli could be the surprise of the tournament

The Players of Team Melli showed a brave performance in Russia and earned the respect of the football world.

Iran’s Ghoochannejhad quits international duty

TEHRAN – Iran national football team striker Reza Ghoochannejhad has retired from international duty on Wednesday.

World Cup a jumping point for Azmoun: Daei

Iran great Ali Daei has backed compatriot Sardar Azmoun to be one of the breakout stories of the World Cup finals and use the tournament as a springboard to sign for a top club side.

Wolves interested in Iran’s Sardar Azmoun

Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly one of five clubs in the UK to have been credited with an interest in Sardar Azmoun this summer - who has been dubbed the ‘Iranian Messi’.

Russia, Greece and the Netherlands boost Iran’s football stars as top European destinations

Iran will travel to Russia this summer for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, marking the first time in their history that the nation will compete in back-to-back tournaments of this nature.

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.

Team Melli have chance to advance to World Cup next stage: Sardar Azmoun

Iran striker Sardar Azmoun says that they are not underdogs in the 2018 World Cup and have a chance to qualify for the second round.

World Cup hosts Russia held by Iran in friendly

World Cup hosts Russia needed a second-half equaliser from Zenit St Petersburg striker Dmitry Poloz to secure a 1-1 draw against Iran in a friendly in Kazan on Tuesday.

Celtic eye Iran striker Sardar Azmoun

Celtic are going to sign Rostov striker Sardar Azmoun as a potential replacement if Moussa Dembele moves on this summer.

Sardar Azmoun: 2022 FIFA World Cup will feel like a home tournament

Iranian international striker Sardar Azmoun says that 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar would feel like a home World Cup for them.

Persepolis can’t afford my wage: Sardar Azmoun

Iranian international striker Sardar Azmoun, who is currently playing for Russian side Rostov, believes that Persepolis football club can’t afford his wage.

Sardar Azmoun to stay at Rostov until the end of the season

Iranian striker Sardar Azmoun who has caught the eye of several Europe’s big clubs, is set to stay at Rostov until the end of the season.

Liverpool target Azmoun floors Jerome Boateng as FC Rostov beat Bayern Munich

The 21-year-old, who is nicknamed ‘The Iranian Messi’, put in a fine performance as Rostov won their first ever Champions League game.

No “formal proposals” made for Sardar Azmoun, agent reveals

Agent of Liverpool transfer target Sardar Azmoun, says there have been no “formal proposals” to sign his client from FC Rostov.

Ajax and PSV joins Liverpool and Marseille in race to sign Sardar Azmoun

Iranian international striker Sardar Azmoun, who has caught the eye of several European top clubs, is now on Ajax and PSV radar according to several reports in Russian media.

Liverpool scout FC Rostov forward Sardar Azmoun

Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp is considering a move to sign another forward in the January transfer window following a long-term injury to Danny Ings.

South Korea’s Ki Sung-yueng bemoans long-haul flight to Tehran

Ki Sung-yueng blamed a demanding travel schedule for his below-par performance as Korea Republic slipped to their first defeat of their FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 qualifying campaign against Islamic Republic of Iran.

Iran edges past South Korea in World Cup qualifier

Sardar Azmoun scored the only of the game as Islamic Republic of Iran maintained its unbeaten start to the campaign to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup finals in Russia with a 1-0 win over Korea Republic on Tuesday evening.