FIFA orders Iran to pay Marc Wilmots €6m

TEHRAN - FIFA’s Players’ Status Committee has sent a letter to the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI), ordering the federation to pay compensation to the former coach of the Iran national team, Marc Wilmots.

By Masoud Hossein

Iran football requires transparency

TEHRAN – Iran national football team have really a tough time after suffering back-to-back defeats against Bahrain and Iraq in the 2022 World Cup qualification but what’s even more worrying is the federation’s response to the incidents. It must be more transparent with the supporters.

Captain Masoud Shojaei apologizes for letting Iranian fans down

TEHRAN – Iran national football team captain Masoud Shojaei feels responsible for the loss against Iraq in the 2022 World Cup qualifier.

Iran coach Wilmots's contract disclosed: report

TEHRAN – The contract’s details of Marc Wilmots and his coaching staff with Iran national football team have been disclosed.

Iran squad named for Iraq match in World Cup qualifier

TEHRAN – Marc Wilmots has named his 23-man squad for the forthcoming international against Iraq at the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Asian Qualifiers.

World Cup qualifier: Iran to play Iraq at neutral venue

TEHRAN - World football’s governing body, FIFA, has asked Iraq to find a neutral venue to host its upcoming World Cup 2022 qualifiers.

Iran lose to Bahrain in World Cup qualifier

TEHRAN – Iran suffered a 1-0 loss against Bahrain at matchday 4 of Asia’s Round 2 qualifying for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar in Group C on Tuesday.

Gary Lineker deletes tweet about Iranian women

TEHRAN – Former England captain Gary Lineker’s tweet about the Iranian women, who attended their national team’s match against Cambodia, sparked outrage and he was forced to delete it.

Cambodia not afraid of facing Iran: Felix Dalmas

TEHRAN - Cambodia national team head coach Felix Dalmas says that they will play Iran without fear at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023.

Iran drop one place in FIBA ranking

TEHRAN – Iran national basketball team have moved one place down to 25th at the FIBA World Ranking Men released on Monday.