Football
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Iran starts 2024 Cerebral Palsy World Cup on high
TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – Iran football team defeated Venezuela 4-0 at the 2024 Cerebral Palsy World Cup in Salou, Spain.
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Iran in pot 2 of AFC U-20 Asian Cup 2025
TEHRAN, Nov. 02 (MNA) – The stage for the AFC U-20 Asian Cup China 2025 will be set for the 16 qualified teams on November 7 when the official draw takes place at the Grand Skylight International Guanlan in Shenzhen, China.
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Iran defeat Jordan at AFC U17 Asian Cup 2025 qualifier
TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) – Iran defeated Jordan 4-2 to conclude their AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2025 Qualifiers Group A campaign.
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Iran, North Korea football match to be held in Laos
TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed that the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to 26 Group A matches between DPR Korea and Iran will take place at the Lao National Stadium KM16, Vientiane, Laos (neutral venue).
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By: Fatemeh Amouzad
Renovation of football stadium of Azadi Sports Complex
TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – The renovation of football stadium of Azadi Sports Complex is underway which is the best news for the football fans who want to cheer on their fans.
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By: Ali Haddadi Asl
2024–25 ACL Elite: Persepolis vs. Pakhtakor
TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Persepolis football team and Pakhtakor drew 1-1 in the AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25 tie on Monday.
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Iran football climbs in FIFA rankings
TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Iran’s national football team aka Team Melli maintained its status as Asia's second best ranked side, moving up one spot to 19th in the FIFA World Ranking.
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Iran to possibly host Kyrgyzstan football team in Isfahan
TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – Iran's national football team manager says there is a possibility that Iran will host Kyrgyzstan's national team in Isfahan.
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Iran to play Turkmenistan at 2024 CAFA U20 C'ship opener
TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) – Iran will kick off the 2024 CAFA U20 Championship with a match against Turkmenistan on July 7.
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Southampton lead the race for Saman Ghoddos
TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) – English Premier League side Southampton are reportedly leading the race to sign Iranian international winger Saman Ghoddos on a free transfer.
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By: Foad Ashtari
Iran vs Uzbekistan at 2026 World Cup qualifier
TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – Iran topped Group E after ending their Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 campaign with a goalless draw against Uzbekistan on Tuesday.
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Iran, Uzbekistan share spoils in 2026 World Cup qualifier
TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – Iran topped Group E after ending their Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 campaign with a goalless draw against Uzbekistan on Tuesday.
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Iran’s women’s football team fall to Belarus in friendly
TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – Iran’s women’s football team lost to Belarus 3-0 here in a friendly match.
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Iran’s women’s football team to play Belarus in Tehran
TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – Iran’s women’s football team will play two friendly matches with Belarus in Tehran.
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UN General Assembly declares May 25 World Football Day
TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution Tuesday proclaiming May 25 as World Football Day.
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By: Behnam Yousefi
Iran’s Hazfi Cup: Persepolis vs. Aluminum
TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) – Aluminum football team defeated Persepolis 6-5 in the penalty shootout to book their place in the 2023/24 Iran’s Hazfi Cup quarterfinals on Friday.
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Iran downs Uzbekistan at 2024 CAFA U18 Women’s C'ship
TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – Iran defeated Uzbekistan 4-2 at the 2024 CAFA U-18 Women’s Championship opener in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
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Esteghlal, Persepolis victorious in PGPL
TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – Esteghlal and Persepolis football teams emerged victorious over their rivals in the 2023/24 Iran Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Sunday.
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Persepolis FC becomes Iranian top football team in Asia
TEHRAN, Mar. 02 (MNA) – Persepolis sits 11th among the Asian teams and became the Iranian top football team in Asia while Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia and Urawa Reds Diamonds lead the table.
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Rubin Kazan complete signing of Iranian young Taheri
TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – Russian football club Rubin Kazan have completed the signing of Iranian 17-year-old winger Kasra Taheri.
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Ivory Coast beat Nigeria to win 2023 Africa Cup of Nations
TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – Ivory Coast won the Africa Cup of Nations for a third time on Sunday by beating Nigeria 2-1 in the final.
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South Africa beat DR Congo to finish third at AFCON
TEHRAN, Feb. 11 (MNA) – South Africa beat the Democratic Republic of Congo 6-5 on penalties, after a 0-0 draw following 90 minutes. On Sunday, Côte d'Ivoire will be facing Nigeria for the final.
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Iran Football Federation asks FIFA suspend Israel activities
TEHRAN, Feb. 10 (MNA) – Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran asked FIFA and football unions to take immediate and serious actions to suspend the Israeli regime from all activities related to football.
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By: Foad Ashtari
Asian Nations Cup 2023: Iraq vs Japan
TEHRAN, Jan. 20 (MNA) – Iraq claimed their first victory over Japan in Qatar's 18th edition of the AFC Asian Cup on Friday.
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Winfried Schafer named Sanat Naft coach
TEHRAN, Jan. 13 (MNA) – German coach Winfried Schafer took charge of the Sanat Naft football club.
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Iran’s slogan at 2023 AFC Asian Cup unveiled
TEHRAN, Jan. 10 (MNA) – The Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) has unveiled the slogan of Team Melli in the 2023 AFC Asian Cup.
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Iran beats Indonesia 5-0 in pre-Asia Cup friendly match
TEHRAN, Jan. 10 (MNA) – Iran's national football team showed its remarkable performance against Indonesia, posting a goal-filled victory in a friendly match on Tuesday ahead of the AFC Asian Cup in Qatar.
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Iran’s Taremi among biggest goal threats at AFC Asian Cup
TEHRAN, Jan. 09 (MNA) – Iran's national football team striker Mehdi Taremi is among the biggest goal threats at the upcoming AFC Asian Cup in Qatar.
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Iran to face Palestine in AFC Asian Cup on Jan. 14
TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) – Iran will face Palestine in the first match of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup group stage on January 14.
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By: Mohammad Javad Amini
IPL Matchday 15: Sepahan vs Shams Azar
TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – As part of the Iran Professional League (IPL) match week 15, Sepahan football team suffered their third defeat in a row, losing to Iran football dark horses Shams Azar 1-0 on Monday.