Iran, Japan at AFC Asian Cup Final, Ali Daei Believes
Ali Daei believes that Iran and Japan are the most likely contenders to reach the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 final, with the continental competition now less than four weeks away. The Iranian legend is the tournament’s record goalscorer, having found the back of the net 14 times over three editions, yet the former striker […]
Iran’s Mes Sungun nominated for the world’s best futsal club
Iranian futsal club Mes Sungun has been nominated for the best club in the world. Mes Sungun, headed by Hamid Bigham Tabrizi, won the AFC Futsal Club Championship in August. (in strict alphabetical order!) Associação Carlos Barbosa de Futsal (BRA) Club Atlético San Lorenzo de Almagro (ARG) Clube Esportivo e Recreativo Atlantico Erechim (BRA) Leoas […]
Mehdi Taj nominated for AFC vice president post
Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) president Mehdi Taj has been nominated for the Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) vice president post. This was confirmed by the Asian governing body on Saturday, with the elections scheduled for April 6, 2019. “In accordance with Article 32.1 of the AFC statutes (Edition 2018), the member associations were […]
Iran’s Faghani Chosen to Officiate at AFF Suzuki Cup
Iranian international referee Alireza Faghani has been chosen to officiate at the second leg of the AFF Suzuki Cup final match. The first leg will be held in Kuala Lumpur’s Bukit Jalil National Stadium between Malaysia and Vietnam. The second leg will be held in Hanoi’s Mỹ Đình National Stadium four days later. Faghani will […]
Iran Beats Hong Kong at Asian Women’s Handball C’ship
Iran defeated Hong Kong at the 2018 Asian Women’s Handball Championship on Friday. Team Melli, who had earned its first win against New Zealand (38-19) on Wednesday, defeated Hong Kong 19-17 at the Yamaga Gymnasium in Yamaga, Japan to register its second win in the competition. The Iranian woman handball team will meet Australia for […]
Time for Sardar Azmoun to Step to the Fore: AFC
The 2019 AFC Asian Cup is a good opportunity for Iranian striker Sardar Azmoun to step to the fore. As the 24 teams battle for the Continental crown in January, goals will be the most valuable currency. UAE’s Ali Mabkhout nipped the top scorer award in 2015 with five goals. But with the tournament expanded […]
Ansarifard Impressed by Nottingham Forest’s ‘Passionate’ Support
Iran international striker Karim Ansarifard has been impressed by the “passionate” support of Nottingham Forest’s fans. Ansarifard has relished the two appearances he has made at the City Ground so far, including on his debut for the club, against Sheffield United last month. And he is determined to help give the crowd something to cheer […]
Iran Wins Slovak Futsal Week 2018 Title
Iran national futsal team claimed the title of the Slovak Futsal Week 2018 three-nation cup. Team Melli was held to a 3-3 draw by Slovakia on Wednesday and finished in first place with four points. Iran had already defeated Russia 5-4 in its first match. Russia came second with three points and the host finished […]
Persepolis Moves Down at Club World Ranking
ran’s Persepolis football team has moved down two places to 165 at the Club World Ranking. The Reds dropped two places at the ranking but remained as the best Iranian football team with 3582 points. Persepolis’ arch rival Esteghlal has moved up one place to 196 with 3152. Zob Ahan is the third Iranian club […]
Tavasoli shortlisted for World Best Female Goalkeeper
Iranian futsal goalkeeper Farzaneh Tavasoli has been nominated for the Best Female Goalkeeper in the World. UMBRO Futsal Awards 2018 has announced the nominees for best futsal goalkeeper of the world and the name of Iran’s national futsal team member Tavasoli is seen among others. She will compete for the award with Ana Catarina Silva […]