Iran back on top of Asia in FIFA ranking

TEHRAN – Iran national football team moved back top of the Asia in the latest FIFA World Ranking issued on Thursday.

Iran ease past Iraq in 2022 World Cup qualifier

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Iraq 3-0 in Group A of the 2022 World Cup qualification Round 3 Tuesday night.

By Engin Firat

Easy task for Iran football team

TEHRAN - To be honest, I believe Iran will easily win the Group A in the World Cup qualification. I see at this moment only two teams in Asia in the Level of Iran, which are Japan and Australia and both are in Group B. Of course South Korea and Iraq are good teams but they would probably lack of the quality to stop Iran. A well-motivated and prepared Iran will finish the Group early as first placed team.

2022 WCQ: Iraq to play Iran at neutral venue

TEHRAN – Iraq's home friendly against Iran at the 2022 World Cup qualification Round 3 will take place at a neutral venue.

Iran move up five places in FIFA ranking

TEHRAN – Iran have moved up five places in the FIFA World Ranking released on Thursday.

Iran to start for World Cup qualification on Aug. 25

TEHRAN – Iran national football team will start training camp for the third round of the 2022 World Cup qualification from Aug. 25.

Iran defender Pouraliganji sidelined for six months

TEHRAN – Iran international defender Morteza Pouraliganji will be sidelined for at least six months due to a foot injury.

Ex-Iran defender Mahmoud Shakibi dies

TEHRAN – Former Iran national football team defender Mahmoud Shakibi died of a heart attack at the age of 94 in Tehran on Monday.

FIFA released a special ranking for Asia

TEHRAN - FIFA has released a special FIFA Ranking specifically for Asia on June 18 which will be used to determine the seeding for the draw.

Iran beat Iraq to qualify for 2022 World Cup qualification next stage

TEHRAN – Sardar Azmoun’s goal against Iraq was enough for Iran Tuesday night to book a place at the 2022 World Cup qualification third round.

Ravshan Irmatov appointed for Iran-Iraq match

TEHRAN - Ravshan Irmatov has been chosen to officiate the official match between Iran and Iraq at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023.

Ashkan Dejagah aims to return to Bundesliga

TEHRAN – Iran international midfielder Ashkan Dejagah has revealed that he wants to return to Bundesliga.

Iran football team to travel to Bahrain on May 31

TEHRAN – Iran national football team will travel to Manama, Bahrain on May 31 to play their four matches at Group C of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

FIFA President sends condolences for the death of Mahmoud Yavari

TEHRAN - FIFA President Gianni Infantino sent his condolences to the Iran Football Federation and to the family, friends and loved ones of Mahmoud Yavari.

By Farrokh Hesabi

Iran football threatened by players exodus to Qatar

TEHRAN - Iran has seen an increasing number of football players going to the Qatar Stars League (QSL) in recent years.

Luka Bonacic parts company with Zob Ahan

TEHRAN – Luca Bonacic left Iranian football club Zob Ahan after eight matches in charge.

By Farrokh Hesabi

Iran football’s biggest scandal of all time

Negotiating a foreign head coach’s contract is far from simple, especially in the Iranian football, and, not only in Iran but generally in modern football, clubs and football federations have to consider many financial and legal issues when concluding a contract with a foreigner.

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.

Iran denies Andrea Stramaccioni link

TEHRAN - The Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) has denied reports claiming the federation has negotiated with Italian coach Andrea Stramaccioni.

Corruption in football more terrible than coronavirus: analyst

TEHRAN - Amir Haj Rezaei, one of the country's most respected football analysts, believes that the coronavirus crisis has taught people a lot of lessons about life.

By Farrokh Hesabi

Expert predicts long-term effects of coronavirus on Iran’s football

TEHRAN - Bijan Zolfagharnasab, head of Iran Football Coaches Association (IFCA), believes that the pandemic coronavirus crisis could bring long term consequences for the Iranian football.

Iran football federation needs courage choosing new head coach

TEHRAN - The Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) is clearly in a dilemma about how to choose the new head coach for Team Melli. The federation needs courage to make the best decision since the Team have difficult job ahead to book a place at the final stage of the 2022 World Cup qualification.

Ex-Iran midfielder Meydavoudi hangs up his boots

TEHRAN – Former Iran and Esteghlal football teams Milad Meydavoudi announced his retirement from football on Tuesday.

Iranian footballer Gholamnejad dies of heart attack

TEHRAN – Former Iran national football team midfielder Majid Gholamnejad passed away on Friday after suffering a heart attack.

Iran to wear red against Spain: World Cup

KAZAN, Russia – Iran national football team, known as Team Melli, will wear red kit in the match against Spain in the 2018 World Cup in Russia.