Iran's Football
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VIDEO: Persepolis lift PGPL trophy
TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – Persepolis football team defeated Mes 1-0 on Saturday here at the Azadi Stadium to win 2023/24 Iran’s Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL) for the ninth time.
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By: Ali Haddadi Asl
Esteghlal vs Paykan at PGPL
TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – Esteghlal FC took on Paykan in their last match of the Iran Persian Gulf Pro League (PGLP) on Saturday to determine the winners of the PGLP this season.
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By: Mohammad Javad Amini
PGPL: Persepolis vs. Shams Azar
TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – Persepolis football team defeated Shams Azar 3-1 in the 2023/24 Iran’s Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL) at Qazvin’s Sardar Azadegan Stadium on Tuesday.
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By: Esmail Khortan
PGPL: Shams Azar vs. Gol Gohar
TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – Shams Azar Qazvin and Gol Gohar Sirjan football teams shared the spoils in a 0-0 draw in the 2023/24 Iran’s Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL).
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Iran champions of 2024 CAFA U18 Women’s Championship
TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) – Iran were held to a 1-1 draw by Kyrgyzstan and claimed the title of the 2024 CAFA U18 Women’s Championship on Sunday.
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Iran to participate at 2024 CAFA U18 Women’s Championship
TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – The 2024 CAFA U18 Women’s Championship’s schedule was announced and Iranian women's football team will face Uzbekistan on Sunday at the opening match.
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Esteghlal edge Shams Azar to go top: PGPL
TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Esteghlal football team defeated Shams Azar 3-2 here on Friday to move top of the 2023/24 Iran’s Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL), one points ahead of their archrivals Persepolis.
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By: Mohammad Javad Amini
Iran’s Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL): Shams Azar vs. Foolad
TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – Shams Azar Qazvin football team emerged victorious against Foolad Khuzestan 1-0 in the 2023/24 Iran’s Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL).
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By: Meisan Mohsin
Iran’s Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL): Sepahan vs. Sanat Naft
TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – Sepahan football team was defeated by Sanat Naft 2-1 in the 2023/24 Iran’s Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL) Monday night.
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Bam Khatoon win Kowsar Women Football League for 10th time
TEHRAN, Apr. 02 (MNA) – Bam Khatoon won the 2023/24 Kowsar Women Football League on Tuesday.
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Iran into 2026 FIFA World Cup third round
TEHRAN, Mar. 27 (MNA) – Iran advanced to the third round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers and booked their place at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 after defeating Turkmenistan 1-0 in Group E of the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2.
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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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Iran climbs a spot in latest FIFA rankings
TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – Iran national football team moved one place to 20th in the latest edition of the FIFA Men’s World Ranking, released on Thursday.
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Iran’s national football team rises to 20th in FIFA rankings
TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – Iran’s national football team, aka Team Melli, has jumped one place in the latest International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) rankings, securing the 20th position in the world.
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Raeisi thanks football team for making people happy
TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – President Ebrahim Raeisi called the head coach of the Iranian national men's football team to thank the team for making people happy after the team's victory against Japan in the Asian Cup quarterfinal.
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By: Behnam Yusefi
People in Arak jubilant after Iran football victory
TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – The people of Arak city, the capital of Markazi Province celeberated the Iranian national football team's victory against Japan and the team's qualification for the next round of 4 in Asian Cup in Qatar.
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Iran advance to Asian Cup semi final after beating Japan
TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – Iran defeated Japan 2-1 to qualify for round of 4 in Asian Cup quarter final on Saturday.
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Iran defeat UAE in Asian Cup group stage last match
TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – Iran beat United Arab Emirates 2-1 in the last match of the Asian Cup group stage underway in Qatar.
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By: Foad Ashtari
Iran vs UAE at Asian Cup
Al Rayyan, Jan. 23 (MNA) – Iran faced the United Arab Emirates at the Education City Stadium on Tuesday in the final round of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup group stages.
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Iran defeat Hong Kong to qualify from Asian Cup group stage
TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) – The national Iranian football team edged Hong Kong 1-0 on Friday to qualify for the round of 16 of the AFC Asian Cup 2023.
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Iraq stun favourites Japan to reach Asian Cup last 16
TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) – Aymen Hussein scored two first-half headers as Iraq stunned Asian Cup favorites Japan 2-1 on Friday to reach the knockout rounds.
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Iran begin AFC Asian Cup with 4-1 victory over Palestine
TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) – Iran beat Palestine 4-1 in their Group C AFC Asian Cup 2023 opener at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar.
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By: Foad Ashtari
Iran soccer team presser ahead of match vs Palestine
DOHA, Jan. 13 (MNA) – Iran national football team coach Amir Ghalenoei and the team's captain Karim Ansarifard held a press conference in the 2023 AFC Asian Cup's media center in Qatar on Saturday before Iran's opening match against Palestine.
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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 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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Iran imports two VAR systems: Official
TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) – The President of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Football Federation, Mehdi Taj, has announced that the country has imported two video assistant referee systems (VAR).
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By: Ayoub Ghaderi
Iran, Burkina Faso in friendly
TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – Iran national men's football team defeated Burkina Faso 2-1 in a friendly match on Kish island in the Persian Gulf on Friday.
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Iran defeat Burkina Faso in friendly match
TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – Iran national football team came from behind to beat Burkina Faso 2-1 in a friendly match on Friday.
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Saudi envoy visits Esteghlal Football Club
TEHRAN, Jan. 1 (MNA) – Saudi Ambassador to Iran Abdullah bin Saud Al-Anzi has visited the Esteghlal Football Club in the capital Tehran.
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Iran squad named for 2023 AFC Asian Cup
TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – Iran national football team head coach Amir Ghalenoei announced a 27-member squad for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup.