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2025-04-23 15:29
Jafari new head coach of Iran’s women’s football team
TEHRAN - Marziyeh Jafari was named as new head coach of Iran’s women’s football team on Wednesday.
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2025-04-04 17:02
FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Draw: Iran opt for Pot 2
TEHRAN - Iran have opted to be placed in Pot 2 for the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Draw scheduled to be held in Jeddah the coming Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
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2025-04-03 19:06
Iran unchanged in FIFA rankings
TEHRAN – Iran national football team remained in 18th place in the latest FIFA ranking released on Thursday.
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2025-03-19 23:01
Victory against UAE will confirm Iran’s spot at 2026 World Cup
TEHRAN - Victory for Iran against the UAE in Group A of the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to 26 on Thursday will almost surely confirm their spot at the FIFA World Cup 2026.
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2025-03-12 02:55
Iran beach soccer lose to Russia on penalties
TEHRAN –Iran beach soccer team lost to Russia 4-3 in penalty shootout in a friendly match Tuesday night.
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2025-02-24 20:43
Iran defeat Kazakhstan in 2025 FIBA Asia Cup qualifier
TEHRAN – Iran defeated Kazakhstan 88-45 in Group E of the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup qualification on Monday.
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2025-02-01 15:04
Haddadi testimonial match confirmed for Feb. 21
TEHRAN – Iranian basketball legend Hamed Haddadi will be celebrated with a testimonial match on Feb. 21.
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2025-01-11 13:41
Team Melli drop in world beach soccer ranking
TEHRAN - The Beach Soccer Worldwide National Teams ranking December 2024 update marked the final ranking update of the year, with position changes in both the men’s and women’s ranking.
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2024-11-19 19:42
By Masoud Hossein
Iran secure hard-fought win over Kyrgyzstan in 2026 World Cup qualifier
TEHRAN – Iran national football team defeated Kyrgyzstan 3-2 in Group A of the 2026 World Cup qualification on Tuesday.
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2024-11-10 11:35
Iran football team named for N. Korea and Kyrgyzstan matches
TEHRAN – Amir Ghalenoei has invited 28 players to Iran national team for two matches against North Korea and Kyrgyzstan in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification.
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2024-10-29 16:17
Ahmad Abbasi named AFC Futsal Player of the 2023
TEHRAN - Iran stalwart Saeid Ahmad Abbasi was named the latest AFC Futsal Player of the Year at the AFC Annual Awards Seoul 2023 on Tuesday.
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2024-09-07 01:06
By Farrokh Hesabi
Iran's victory overshadowed by criticisms
TEHRAN - Iran made a winning start to their Group A campaign in the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to 26 on Thursday as Amir Ghaleneoi’s side handed Kyrgyzstan a 1-0 defeat at Foolad Shahr Stadium but the critic hit out at the National Team’s performance.
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2024-06-19 17:18
Iran edge the U.S. at 2024 VNL
TEHRAN – Iran defeated the U.S. 3-2 (26-28, 25-23, 25-18, 26-28, 15-13) in the 2024 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Week 3 on Wednesday.
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2024-06-12 00:06
Iran, Uzbekistan share spoils in 2026 World Cup qualifier
TEHRAN - Iran topped Group E after ending their Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 campaign with a goalless draw against Uzbekistan on Tuesday.
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2024-05-18 12:57
Ashkan Dejagah hangs up his boots
TEHRAN – Ashkan Dejagah announced his retirement from football at the age of 37.
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2024-04-16 14:24
Iran runners-up at AVC Beach Tour 23rd Samila Open
TEHRAN – Iran’s Abbas Pourasgari/Alireza Aghajani came second in the AVC Beach Tour 23rd Samila Open on Tuesday.
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2024-04-05 16:23
By Farrokh Hesabi
Beiranvand controversy: Injury dispute between Persepolis and Iran national team
TEHRAN - The injury of Iran's goalkeeper, Alireza Beiranvand, has sparked a heated dispute between Persepolis and the Iranian national team, with both sides claiming mismanagement of the situation.
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2024-04-04 13:35
Iran still 20th in FIFA ranking
TEHRAN – Iran’s men’s football team remained unchanged in latest FIFA ranking released on Thursday.
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2024-03-31 23:56
Roma not hopeful in Azmoun’s speedy recovery
TEHRAN - Roma attacker Sardar Azmoun will not feature for the Giallorossi for quite an extensive period of time.
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2024-03-26 22:32
Iran into 2026 FIFA World Cup third round
TEHRAN - Iran advanced to the third round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers and booked their place at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 after defeating Turkmenistan 1-0 in Group E of the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 on Tuesday.
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2024-03-25 23:19
Iran to face Turkmenistan aiming to confirm place in next stage
TEHRAN - Iran will aim to confirm their place in the next stage when they face Turkmenistan in their Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Group E match in Ashgabat on Tuesday.
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2024-03-24 23:44
Iran down UAE at 2024 IIHF Women's Asia and Oceania Cup
TEHRAN – Iran national team defeated the UAE 16-0 at the 2024 IIHF Women's Asia and Oceania Cup at the Gorodskoi Katok in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on Sunday.
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2024-03-21 23:24
Iran too strong for Turkmenistan at AFC Asian Qualifiers
TEHRAN - Defender Hossein Kanani scored twice as Iran cruised to a 5-0 win over Turkmenistan in Tehran on Thursday to stay on top of Group E of the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027.
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2024-03-18 13:21
Iran name squad to face Turkmenistan in 2026 WCQ
TEHRAN – Iran national football team head coach Amir Ghalenoei has called up 29 players for two matches against Turkmenistan in Group E of the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027.
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2024/03/10
By Farrokh Hesabi
Beiranvand's performance raises concerns over future
TEHRAN - Alireza Beiranvand, Iran's national team and Persepolis Mo. 1 goalkeeper, has recently shown poor performance and is under pressure at the moment.
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2024-03-02 11:28
Kapogianni wants to remain Iran’s women’s basketball coach: official
TEHRAN – Iran basketball federation vice-president Fattaneh Malek says that Greek head coach Eleni Kapogianni has shown interest in cooperation with Iran’s women’s team.
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2024/02/26
By Masoud Hossein
Iranians proud of beach soccer team
TEHRAN - As much as people have distanced themselves from Iran national football team, they have come closer to their national beach soccer team and are proud of them.
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2024-02-23 19:31
Iran edge Qatar at FIBA Asia Cup 2025 qualifier
TEHRAN - Iran got tested right in their very first game but passed as much with flying colors as they overcame Qatar in an overtime thriller, 76-74, to start off their FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers campaign, Friday night at a packed Azadi Basketball Hall.
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2024-02-15 14:17
Iran move a place in FIFA ranking
TEHRAN – Iran national football team moved one place to 20th in the latest edition of the FIFA Men’s World Ranking, released on Thursday.
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2024/02/11
By Farrokh Hesabi
Iran football need rejuvenation
TEHRAN - Once again, the Iran national football team failed to seize the opportunity of winning the AFC Asian Cup trophy, extending their pursuit of this coveted prize for over fifty years.