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.

Iran fail to beat Syria in World Cup qualifier

TEHRAN - Team Melli drew 2-2 with Syria national football team here at the Azadi Stadium on Tuesday.

10-man Iran hold on against S. Korea to share the spoils at World Cup qualifier

Iran kept their unbeaten run in the 2018 World Cup qualifier after they drew 0-0 at the Seoul World Cup Stadium in the 2018 World Cup qualifier on Thursday.

By: Masoud Hossein

Iran seek revenge against S. Korea in World Cup qualifier

Eight years ago, Iran national football team could have qualified for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa but South Korea poured cold water on Team Melli’s hopes to book a place in the competition.

Alireza Faghani to officiate Japan v Australia in World Cup qualifier

Iranian referee Alireza Faghani has been chosen to officiate the 2018 World Cup qualifier clash between Japan and Australia.

Saman Ghoddos invited to Iran national football team

Iranian-Swedish midfielder Saman Ghoddos has been invited to Iran national football team.

Iran qualify for 2018 World Cup after beating Uzbekistan

Iran defeated Uzbekistan 2-0 to advance to successive FIFA World Cups for the first time in their history.

Minute's silence to be held before Iran World Cup qualifier

A minute’s silence is set to be observed ahead of Monday’s World Cup qualifier between Iran and Uzbekistan as a mark of respect to those who lost their lives in terror attacks in Tehran.

Werder Bremen Alexander Nouri comes to Tehran

Werder Bremen Alexander Nouri has traveled to Tehran, capital of Iran on Sunday.

Omani Abu Bakar chosen to officiate Iran v Uzbekistan match

Ahmed Abu Bakar Said Al-Kaf has been chosen to officiate Iran and Uzbekistan match in the 2018 World Cup qualifier.

Carlos Queiroz names Iran squad for Montenegro friendly

Carlos Queiroz has named his 20-man Iran squad for the friendly match against Montenegro.

Iran take another step toward 2018 World Cup

TEHRAN - Iran national football team defeated China 1-0 to take another step towards confirming their participation in the finals of the FIFA World Cup in Russia 2018.

Queiroz full of praise for Lippi ahead of Key China match

Islamic Republic of Iran head coach Carlos Queiroz has praised China counterpart Marcello Lippi ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifier between the two nations, adding that the Italian’s presence is sure to benefit the game in Asia.

Iran edge Qatar in World Cup qualifier

Iran kept sixth consecutive clean sheets in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification, edging past Qatar on Thursday.

Ashkan Dejagah left out of Iran squad for World Cup qualifiers

Table-topping Islamic Republic of Iran have announced their squad for their upcoming FIFA 2018 World Cup qualifiers against Qatar and China.

Iran names squad for World Cup qualifiers against Qatar, China

Carlos Queiroz has named his 19-man Iran squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification tournament with Qatar and China in Group A.

Iran drop one place in FIFA rankings

Iran national football team have dropped one place to 33rd in the February’s FIFA rankings, released on Thursday.

Iran to play friendly with Iraq behind closed doors

Iran national football team have been schedule to play a friendly game with Iraq on March 17 at Tehran’s Azadi Stadium behind the closed doors.

Iran will issue visas for U.S. wrestlers

Iran will issue visas for a U.S. wrestling team to take part at the Freestyle World Cup competition, the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported Sunday, reversing a decision announced Friday to ban visas for the team in retaliation for an executive order by President Donald Trump banning visas for Iranians.

Yadollah Jahanbazi hangs up his whistle

Iranian international official Yadollah Jahanbazi announced his retirement from refereeing on Monday.

Iran remains Asian top team in FIFA rankings

Iran football team maintained its position as Asia’s best ranked team following the release of the latest FIFA World Ranking on Thursday.

IFF fails preparation plan for World Cup, says Carlos Queioz

Iran national team head coach Carlos Queioz has revealed that after the Iranian football federation failed to fulfil its promise he presented a resignation letter and will not continue his job.