Argentina rescued their World Cup hopes in dramatic fashion on Tuesday as defender Marcos Rojo scored a stunning volley to snatch a late 2-1 win over Nigeria and set up a last-16 match against France. Lionel Messi set the two-time winners on their way with his first goal in Russia but Victor Moses equalised from […]

The first goalless draw of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia has seen Denmark progress to the Round of 16, joining today’s opponents France – who top Group C ahead of the Danes. With ten changes across the two sides, there was a certain lack of cohesion to each team’s play. Christian Eriksen went closest […]

Yet to find the net at this FIFA World Cup, Peru finally struck when it mattered least to see off Australia 2-0 in their last Group C encounter. Already eliminated, Los Incas set about their task with calmness and patience before breaking the deadlock with their first chance on 18 minutes, Andre Carrillo volleying a splendid effort […]

Iran coach Carlos Queiroz said Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo was fortunate to escape a red card despite a VAR review following an elbow in Monday’s 1-1 draw at the World Cup. Portugal will face Uruguay in the last 16 after advancing as runners-up of Group B, but Queiroz insisted Ronaldo deserved to be sent off […]

The 1-1 draw on Mon. in Saransk sent Iran home with 4 points while Portugal will now go through to the knockout stages at World Cup 2018. Iran’s goal was a late penalty by Ansarifard. Being grouped with Morocco, Spain and Portugal in Group B of 2018 World Cup, Iran was facing a lot of pressure […]

SARANSK, Russia – Iran national football team, known as Team Melli, will wear white kit in the match against Portugal in the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Iran will face Ronaldo-spirited Portugal on Monday at the Mordovia Arena. Carlos Queiroz’s side will advance through the group stage if they earn a win. Portugal will wear […]

Radamel Falcao, Yerry Mina and Juan Cuadrado scored as stylish Colombia boosted their World Cup last 16 hopes with a comprehensive 3-0 win over Poland on Sunday. In a match destined to see the loser sent home after the group stages, Colombia overcame a nervous start against Adam Nawalka’s men to move up to third […]

Japan twice came from behind to peg back Senegal as the two Group H leaders played out a pulsating 2-2 draw at the Ekaterinburg Arena. The result keeps the pair at the group summit after each had won their respective opening outings. Senegal started with real attacking intent and they were rewarded as star forward Sadio […]

The national Iranian men’s volleyball beat Germany 3-2 in the Volleyball Nations League 2018 on Sunday, as their last game of the tournament. Iran secured its last Volleyball Nations League (VNL) win, defeating Germany 3-2 (25-20 25-23 25-22 25-22 15-11). This deserved victory in front of the fanatical supporters in Azadi Stadium was Igor Kolakovic’s side’s final […]

Iran’s coach Carlos Queiroz admitted that Monday’s game against Portugal will be tough, but he assured that his team is totally committed to try for a historical qualification for the second round at World Cup 2018. “It will be a game with many friends, but as we say in our country, friends are friends and […]