We Need Victory over Cambodia
Iran national football team forward Sardar Azmoun said that they need to beat Cambodia on Thursday.
Marc Wilmots Appointed Iran National Football Team Coach
Ex-Belgium coach Marc Wilmots was officially appointed as Iran national football team head coach.
Iran Benefits from Lax Chinese Defending to Book Asian Cup Semis
Iran national football team booked a place at the 2019 AFC Asian Cup semi-finals on Thursday. Carlos Queiroz’s team defeated China 3-0 at the Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, the UAE. Sardar Azmoun set up Mehdi Taremi for the Iranian opener just 18 minutes into the match. He robbed a hesitant Feng Xiaoting […]
Alireza Beiranvand Says His Background Drives Him Forward
Iran national football team goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand says his background is always the motivation that drives him forward to progress more and more. Go back 12 months and few people across Asia, let alone the world, knew the name Alireza Beiranvand. Then just 25, the lanky shot-stopper had established himself as the number one goalkeeper […]
Carlos Queiroz Wants Iran’s Players to Enjoy Match against China
Iran national football team coach Carlos Queiroz wants his players to play with freedom and joy against China. Team Melli will play China at the Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, the UAE on Thursday in the quarter-final of the 2019 AFC Asian Cup. “No two games in football are ever the same, in […]
China Coach Marcello Lippi Warns of Iran’s Threat
China coach Marcello Lippi believes his side has a difficult task ahead in the math against Iran national football team. The Chinese team will meet Iran in the AFC Asian Cup quarter-final at the Mohammad Bin Zayed Stadium on Thursday. The Red Dragons made it to the quarters following their 2-1 comeback victory over Thailand […]
We Need to Play with Killer Instinct: Carlos Queiroz
Iran national football team coach Carlos Queiroz says they need to play with a killer instinct against their rivals. Iran booked a place in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup quarter-finals thanks to a 2-0 win over Oman at the competition’s Round of 16. Title-chasing Iran survived a first-minute penalty in a chaotic start. Team Melli […]
Iran Advances to AFC Asian Cup Quarters
Iran national football team booked a place in the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 quarter-finals on Sunday thanks to a 2-0 win over Oman at the Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Alireza Jahanbakhsh’s smart finish and an Ashkan Dejagah spot-kick – both in the first half – helped secure Iran’s passage through to […]
Iran’s Alireza Beiranvand Difference Maker
Iran national football team goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand was Team Melli’s difference maker in the match against Oman. Iran booked a place in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup quarter-finals after beating Oman 2-0 thanks to his saves. He saved a penalty early on, before making several superb stops, Fox Sports Asia reported. Beiranvand proved once again […]
Asian Cup Will Start for Team Melli from Next Game: Carlos Queiroz
Iran national football team head coach Carlos Queiroz says the 2019 AFC Asian Cup will start for Team Melli from now on. The three-time champion sealed top spot in Group D following a 0-0 draw with Iraq on Wednesday, edging the West Asian on goal difference after both team finished on seven points. Team Melli […]