Iran's Football
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Antonio Manicone parts ways with Iran football team
TEHRAN, Feb. 25 (MNA) – Italian coach Antonio Manicone has ended his cooperation with the Iran national football team.
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Iran to compete at China international U23 tournament
TEHRAN, Feb. 25 (MNA) – The Chinese Football Association (CFA) has confirmed the four participating teams for the CFA Team China International U23 Tournament 2026, scheduled to take place from March 25 to 31 in Xi'an, China.
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Iran to play Puerto Rico in friendly, official says
TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – Iran’s national team will play a friendly match in the lead-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Iran ready for 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup: Jafari
TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – Marzieh Jafari, head coach of Iran’s women’s national football team, says Team Melli Banovan are well prepared for the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup, which will be held in Australia.
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Persepolis lose to Kheybar at Iran professional league
TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – Persepolis of Tehran lost to Kheybar Khorramabad football club at the 22nd Matchweek of the 2025/26 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Friday.
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Iran’s women’s football team announced for 2026 AFC Asian Cup
TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – Iran’s women’s football team head coach Marzieh Jafari has called up 25 players for the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup.
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Omid Ravankhah no longer Iran U23 head coach
TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – The Iran Football Federation has parted ways with head coach Omid Ravankhah following the national U23 team’s frustrating record at the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup.
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Costa Rica and Nigeria Iran’s potential March friendly rivals
TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – The Football Federation of Iran is expected to officially announce Team Melli’s friendly match schedule as preparations intensify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Persepolis stunned by Gol Gohar at PGPL
TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – Persepolis football team of Tehran suffered a heavy 3-1 loss to Gol Gohar of Sirjan in the Matchweek 21 of the 2025/26 Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Saturday.
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Esteghlal Khuzestan edge Fajr Sepasi at 2025/26 PGPL
TEHRAN, Feb. 13 (MNA) – Esteghlal Khuzestan secured a narrow but valuable 1–0 victory over Fajr Sepasi on Friday in Matchweek 21 of the 2025/26 Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL).
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Esteghlal lose to Al-Hussein at AFC Champions League Two
TEHRAN, Feb. 10 (MNA) – Esteghlal FC of Iran were defeated by Al-Hussein FC of Jordan at the AFC Champions League Two Round of 16 on Tuesday.
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Bam Khatoon becomes Iranian women's football champion
Bam TEHRAN, Feb. 10 (MNA) – Bam Khatoon football club has won the title of the 18th edition of the Iranian premier women's football league.
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Malavan defeat Persepolis at 2025/26 PGPL
TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) – Malavan edged past Persepolis 1–0 in matchweek 20 of the 2025/26 Iran Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Sunday.
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Persepolis edge Chadormalu at PGPL
TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – The Persepolis of Tehran defeated Chadormalu of Yaza in the 19th matchweek of the Persian Gulf Professional League on Tuesday.
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Iran to play Cameroon in friendly
TEHRAN, Jan. 25 (MNA) – Iran’s national football team will step up their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a high-profile friendly against Cameroon on March 30 in Istanbul.
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Korean defender Lee Ki-Je joins Mes Rafsanjan
TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) – Korean defender Lee Ki-Je has joined Mes Rafsanjan on a contract through the end of the season.
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Persepolis reach agreement with Dániel Gera: report
TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) – Iran’s Persepolis football club have reportedly reached an agreement with Hungarian winger Dániel Gera.
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Esteghlal into 2025/26 Iran’s Hazfi Cup quarterfinals
TEHRAN, Jan. 13 (MNA) – Esteghlal football team beat Foolad Hormozgan 2-0 in the 2025/26 Iran’s Hazfi Cup Round of 16 on Tuesday.
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Iran to meet Lebanon in must-win game in AFC U23 Asian Cup
TEHRAN, Jan. 13 (MNA) – While victory may not be enough, Iran will go for broke when they face Lebanon in their concluding AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 Group C match on Tuesday.
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Mehdi Taremi on Nottingham Forest’s striker shortlist
TEHRAN, Jan. 11 (MNA) – Nottingham Forest’s hunt for a new striker has seen them draw up a four-man shortlist featuring Iran international Mehdi Taremi.
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Iran, Uzbekistan share spoils at 2026 AFC U-23 Asian Cup
TEHRAN, Jan. 11 (MNA) – Iran and Uzbekistan played out a goalless draw at the 2026 AFC U-23 Asian Cup.
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Sepahan eyes Ittihad Kalba winger Mohebi
TEHRAN, Jan. 11 (MNA) – Iran’s Sepahan football club is going to sign Mohammad Mahdi Mohebi from the Emirati side Ittihad Kalba.
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Iran, South Korea share spoils in AFC U23 Asian Cup opener
TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) – Iranian and South Korean U23 football teams drew 0-0 in their AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Group C opening match on Wednesday.
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Igor Sergeev officially joins Persepolis
TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – Igor Sergeev, who spent last season with Pakhtakor, has officially joined Iranian giants Persepolis.
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Iran to play Spain in Madrid on June 2 in preparation for WC
TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – The Iran Football Federation's spokesman, Amirmehdi Alavi, recently confirmed a friendly match between Iran and Spain on June 2 at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid.
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Esteghlal beat Sepahan to be hopeful to win 2026 PGPL title
TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – Esteghlal FC of Tehran defeated Sepahan FC of Isfahan with a late goal in added time on Thursday to keep their hopes alive to win the title of the 2025/26 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL).
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Ricardo Sa Pinto to remain Esteghlal head coach
TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Ricardo Sa Pinto will remain as head coach of Esteghlal after the club’s board of directors decided to give the Portuguese manager more time despite recent poor results.
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Persepolis narrowly win Mes to go to top of PGPL
Persepolis football team edged past relegation-threatened Mes 1-0 on Friday at the 2025/26 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL).
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Iran to play three friendlies ahead of 2026 World Cup
TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – As the Iranian national football team enter the final phase of its preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Football Federation of Iran is planning to arrange three international friendly matches for the national team.
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Iran spot remains unchanged in latest FIFA rankings
TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Iran national football team ended 2025 year unchanged in the FIFA World Ranking released on Monday.