Top officials congratulate Team Melli

TEHRAN — Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian on Friday sent separate messages congratulating Team Melli’s qualification to the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Emirati football team literally geared up for a game in Lebanon, but why?

TEHRAN— In a shocking move, the UAE football team brought advanced weapons to Lebanon without being searched.

Iran unchanged in FIFA ranking

TEHRAN – Iran football team still are the second-best Asian team in the FIFA’s World Ranking released on Thursday.

Ex-Iran forward Esmaeili passes away

TEHRAN – Former Esteghlal and Iran national football team forward Fariborz Esmaeili passed away on Tuesday.

Iran to play Croatia in friendly, coach says

TEHRAN – Iran national football team will meet Croatia in an international friendly match, Team Melli coach Dragan Skocic said on Friday.

Ex-Iran football coach Iraj Ghelichkhani dies

TEHRAN – Former Iran National Football Teams Iraj Ghelichkhani passed away on Thursday.

Iran’s training camp canceled

TEHRAN - Following the postponement of upcoming Asian qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, Iran national football team’s training camp in mid-March has been canceled.

FIFA and AFC postpone World Cup qualifiers

TEHRAN - FIFA has confirmed that the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers second round ties which were to be held in the months of March and June across Asia have been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak.

The U.S. sanctions forced Wilmots to quit Iran

TEHRAN – Belgian coach Marc Wilmots has said that he parted company with Iran national football team after the Iranian officials failed to pay his wages due to the U.S. sanctions.

Iranians the world’s most hospitable people: Dragan Skocic

TEHRAN – National football team head coach Dragan Skocic says that the Iranian people are the most hospitable people in the world.

Legendary midfielder Karim Bagheri turns 46

TEHRAN – Ex-Persepolis and Iran national football team iconic midfielder Karim Bagheri turned 46 on Thursday, and it's hard to forget someone who gave the supporters so much to remember.

Iran unchanged in FIFA ranking

TEHRAN – Iran football team remained unchanged in the FIFA World Ranking released on Thursday.

By Farrokh Hessabi

It’s time for a unity ticket to support Team Melli

TEHRAN- After days of openly pursuing replacements, Dragan Skocic was finally appointed as the head coach of Iran football national team and it’s time for a unity ticket to support Team Melli.

Team Melli need to feel positive energy: Skocic

TEHRAN – Newly-appointed coach Dragan Skocic says that Iran national football team need to feel energy in a positive way to book a place at the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification third round.

Iran volleyball’s 2020 Olympics fixture revealed

TEHRAN – Iran national volleyball team will kick off the 2020 Olympic Games with a match against Poland on July 25.

By Masoud Hossein

Sardar Azmoun needs to grow up

TEHRAN - Sportspersons have to behave more professionally since they serve as role models for the future generations. On the other hand, they have no choice but to show professionalism.

Dragan Skocic officially pens Iran contract

TEHRAN – Dragan Skocic has officially penned his contract with the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) on Monday.

Dragan Skocic: Iran is biggest challenge of my career

TEHRAN – Dragan Skocic says that to coach Iran national football team is the biggest challenge in his career.

Dragan Skocic appointed Iran coach

TEHRAN – Croatian coach Dragan Skocic took the reins at Iran national football team on Thursday.

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.

Carlos Queiroz sends message to Iranian fans

TEHRAN – Former Team Melli coach Carlos Queiroz has sent a message to the Iranian fans one year after his departure.

Amir Ghalenoei denies Iran national team talks

TEHRAN - Sepahan head coach Amir Ghalenoei says that he has not negotiated with Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) over the Team Melli hotseat.

By Farrokh Hessabi

Alarming concerns about Iran National Team

TEHRAN - Iran Football Federation is still weighing up the options following their decision to part ways with Marc Wilomts and now there are two potential candidates for the role of Team Melli head coach: Amir Ghalenoei and Ali Daei, with Yahya Golmohammadi, the third candidate, was named as the new head coach of Persepolis on Monday.

Iranian trio shortlisted for Team Melli hotseat

TEHRAN - Ali Daei, the legendary Iranian goalscorer, alongside ex-Iran captain Yahya Golmohammadi and Sepahan’s coach Amir Ghalenoei have been shortlisted for leading Iran football national team.

Peyrovani quits as Persepolis sporting director

TEHRAN –Afshin Peyrovani has resigned from Persepolis after just two months in charge as sporting director Tuesday night.

Yahya Golmohammadi close to Team Melli hot seat

TEHRAN – Ex-Iran captain Yahya Golmohammadi has moved one step closer to becoming Team Melli coach.

Iran ascend in FIFA Women’s World Rankings

TEHRAN – Iran have moved up in the FIFA Women’s World Rankings released on Friday.

Iran discover AFC Futsal Championship 2020 fate

TEHRAN – Iran have learned their fate at the AFC Futsal Championship Turkmenistan 2020 at the official draw which was conducted at Ashgabat’s Olympia Hotel on Friday.

Wilmots denies amicable agreement with Iran

TEHRAN – Belgian coach Marc Wilmots confirmed he has terminated his contract with the Iranian federation, but he denied a resolution had been reached.