Iran learn fate at AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019
After more than three years of qualifying suspense, Asia’s best 24 teams finally discovered their AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 Group Stage challengers on Friday. In a grand spectacle at the United Arab Emirates Burj Khalifa, hosts UAE, who were positioned in first place in Group A, will kick-off Asia’s most prestigious tournament against Bahrain […]
Iran Knows Rivals at AFC Futsal Championship 2018
TEHRAN- Reigning champion Iran, who has won the title 11 times, has been drawn in Group C alongside Iraq, China PR and Myanmar. Three time winner Japan will have Uzbekistan, Korea Republic and Tajikistan for company in Group B. Japan last won the tournament with back-to-back titles in 2012-2014 with their first being in 2006. […]
Champions League draw: Chelsea to face Barcelona in last 16
Chelsea must find a way past five-time winners Barcelona in the last 16 of the Champions League, while Tottenham face a tricky tie against last season’s runners-up Juventus. Antonio Conte’s side finished second in their group behind Roma and their reward is a tie against La Liga’s leaders, with the first leg taking place at Stamford […]
2018 ACL: Iran’s Persepolis, Esteghlal, Tractor Sazi Learn Fate
TEHRAN – Iranian football clubs Persepolis, Esteghlal and Tractor Sazi knew their rivals at the 2018 the AFC Champions League. In the competition’s official draw held in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday, Esteghlal has been handed a tough draw in the competition. Also, Zob Ahan will have to play Indian Aizawl in Group B play-off. Group […]
Iran Drawn in Difficult Group: Zlatko Dalic
MOSCOW – Croatia football coach Zlatko Dalic says Iran has been drawn in a difficult group but can advance to the next stage. “Iran has been drawn in a very difficult group because Portugal and Spain are among the best teams in Europe but Iran also is a good team and has good players,” Dalic […]
Carlos Queiroz Happy with Iran’s World Cup Draw
TEHRAN – Iran coach Carlos Queiroz says he is personally happy to be drawn with Spain and Portugal. Team Melli has been pitted against Spain, Portugal and Morocco in Group B of the 2018 World Cup. Queiroz has some emotional ties to World Cup group opponents. He is from Portugal and he lived in Spain […]
Iran’s Mehdi Mahdavikia Invited to Attend 2018 World Cup Draw
TEHRAN – Former Iranian national football team’s player Mehdi Mahdavikia has received an invitation from the International Federation of Football (FIFA) to attend the 2018 World Cup draw ceremony. The ceremony will be held at the Kremlin Palace Ballroom in Moscow on Dec. 1. This invitation came in recognition of the great role played by […]