Iran's Football

Iran’s women’s football team victorious over Iraq in friendly

TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – Iran’s women’s football team defeated Iraq 8-0 here in a friendly match on Tuesday.

By: Fatemeh Amouzad

Press conference of Iran, North Korea natl. football teams

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – A press conference for the Iranian and North Korean national teams was held at Azadi Sports Complex on Monday.

Tehran to host Iran, N. Korea match in 2026 WC qualifier

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – The match between Iran and North Korea football teams in the third round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) will be held in Tehran.

Clarence Seedorf joins Iran’s Esteghlal Football Club

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – Clarence Seedorf, the former Dutch star of AC Milan, Ajax, Inter Milan, and Real Madrid, was appointed as a sports consultant for Iran’s Esteghlal Football Club.

Fajr Sepasi win promotion to 2025/26 PGPL

TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) — Fajr Sepasi football club secured promotion to the 2025/26 Iran Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Tuesday.

Farris lauds Taremi's contribution to Inter Milan

TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – Inter Milan football team coach Massimiliano Farris lauded their Iranian winger Mehdi Taremi.

Azmoun, Ezatolahi score for Shabab Al Ahli against Al Wahda

TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) – Shabab Al Ahli’s Iranian players Saeid Ezatolahi and Sardar Azmoun scored against Al Wahda in the UAE Pro League Sunday night.

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Thievy Bifouma joins Persepolis

TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – Iran’s Persepolis football club has reportedly finalized a contract with French forward Thievy Bifouma.

Esteghlal draw versus struggling Havadar at Iran's league

TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – Giant Tehranian team Esteghlal were held after a 2-2 draw in a Monday match versus another Tehranian team Havadar at the 2024/25 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Monday.

Reza Darvish quits as Persepolis chief

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – Reza Darvish is no longer the Persepolis general manager after more than three years.

Iran U23 football teams coach candidates revealed

TEHRAN, Apr. 10 (MNA) – Four coaches have been shortlisted to lead Iran’s U23 football team.

Iran to play friendly matches against Russia and Chile

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – The Iran national football team are set to play friendly matches against Russia and Chile, according to Mehdi Taj, head of the Iran Football Federation.

Iran expects maximum points against Uzbekistan

TEHRAN, Mar. 25 (MNA) –  Iran will seek maximum points when it hosts Uzbekistan in Group A of the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to 2026 on Tuesday.

Taj retains presidency of Iran’s football federation

TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) – Mehdi Taj was re-elected as the head of the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) for a four-year term on Saturday.

Iran thrash Yemen at 2025 AFC U20 Asian Cup

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – Iran closed in on a place in the knockout stage of the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2025 after cruising 6-0 past Yemen in their Group C tie at the Shenzhen Youth Football Training Base Pitch 1 on Sunday.

Iran U20 coach Abdi wary of Yemen threat in Asian Cup

TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – Iran Head Coach Hossein Abdi has asked his side to be cautious of Yemen when the sides meet in their AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2025 Group C tie at the Shenzhen Youth Football Training Base Pitch 1 on Sunday.

Esteghlal into 2024/25 Hazfi Cup quarterfinals

TEHRAN, Feb. 13 (MNA) – Esteghlal football team defeated Shams Azar 2-1 to book their place at the 2024/25 Iran’s Hazfi Cup quarterfinals on Thursday.

Esteghlal target Ghorbani signs with Al Wahda

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – Al Wahda has finalized the signing of Iranian midfielder Mohammad Ghorbani from Orenburg.

Esteghlal eyes Italian coach Walter Mazzarri

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – Iran’s Esteghlal football team has reportedly initiated negotiations with the Italian tactician Walter Mazzarri.

Al Hilal too strong for Persepolis at ACL Elite MD7

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – Al Hilal SFC reclaimed top spot in the West Zone of the AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25 after a 4-1 win against Persepolis in their penultimate League Stage match on Tuesday.

Iraq's Al Shorta file complaint against Esteghlal to FIFA

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – Iraq's Al Shorta have reportedly filed a complaint against Iran's Esteghlal to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).

Esteghlal held by Malavan in PGPL

TEHRAN, Jan. 25 (MNA) – Esteghlal and Malavan football teams played to a goalless draw in the 2024/25 Iran's Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Saturday.

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Esteghlal suffer home loss against struggling Shams Azar

TEHRAN, Jan. 20 (MNA) – Esteghlal football team lost to Shams Azar 1-0 in 2024/25 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) here on Monday.

Iran, Turkey football federations to sign MoU

TEHRAN, Jan. 10 (MNA) – Iran and Turkey football federations will ink a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen sports cooperation between two countries.

Final five Iran football presidency candidates announced

TEHRAN, Jan. 10 (MNA) – The final five candidates of the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) presidency announced.

Iran's Sardar Azmoun among 2024 world's best int'l scorers

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – The International Federation of Football History & Statistics (FFHS) in its latest has named Iranian striker Sardar Azmoun among the world's best international goal scorers in its latest 2024 ranking report.

Iran remain 18th in yearend FIFA rankings

TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) – Iranian men's national football team finished 2024 year unchanged at No. 18 in the FIFA ranking.

Esteghlal through to Iran’s Hazfi Cup Round of 16

TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) – Esteghlal football team defeated Mes Kerman 1-0 in the 2024/25 Iran’s Hazfi Cup Round of 32 on Thursday.