Iran's Football
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Persepolis suffer home defeat against struggling Nassaji
TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Persepolis football team lost to struggling Nassaji 1-0 here on Matchweek 10 of the 2024/25 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Saturday.
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Persepolis earn first win at 2024/25 AFC Champions League
TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – Iranian football club Persepolis gained a 2-1 over Al Shorta of Iraq to mark the first win of the Iranian giant team in the AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25 on Monday.
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Iran climbs one spot in FIFA ranking
TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – Iran's national football team climbed one spot to 18th in the FIFA Men’s World Ranking released recently.
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Iran seven-a-side football team defeat Brazil in Spain event
TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – Iran's seven-a-side football team defeated Brazil in their semifinal match of the 2024 World Cup in Spain on Tuesday to reach the final.
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Iran's seven-a-side football team defeat US in Spain event
TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Iran's seven-a-side football team beat the United States in their fourth match in the 2024 World Cup in Spain on Sunday.
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Iran thrashes Germany at 2024 Cerebral Palsy World Cup
TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – Iran’s 7-a-side football team has emerged victorious against Germany 4-0 at the 2024 Cerebral Palsy World Cup underway in Salou, Spain.
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Tractor FC demolish FC Ravshan in AFC Champions League Two
TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) – Tractor FC of Iran defeated FC Ravshan of Tajikistan 7-0 to book their place in the knockout rounds of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25.
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Jose Morais parts company with Sepahan: PGPL
TEHRAN, Nov. 02 (MNA) – Sepahan Club announced that Portuguese coach Jose Morais has departed after two-and-a-half years in charge.
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Iran beat Syria in 2025 AFC U17 Asian Cup qualifiers
TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – Iran confirmed their spot in the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2025 after a 1-0 win over Syria in Group A of the qualifiers on Friday.
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By: Fatemeh Amouzad
Introduction ceremony of Esteghlal FC new head coach Mosimane
TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – The introduction ceremony for Pitso Mosimane, the new head coach of Tehran-based Esteghlal Football Club (FC) was held at National Football Camp on Friday with the participation of media activists and veterans of the club.
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Iran remains 'unchanged' in latest FIFA ranking
TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – Iran remained unchanged in 19th in the last FIFA Ranking update released on Thursday.
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Iran down Hong Kong in AFC U17 Asian Cup qualifier
TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Iran kicked off their bid for a place in the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2025 with an impressive 7-1 win against Hong Kong in Group A of the Qualifiers on Monday.
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Iran gain easy win over Qatar at 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – The Iranian national men's football team demolished the team of Qatar 4-1 in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.
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Khatoon into AFC Women Champions League 2024/25 quarterfinals
TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – Bam Khatoon football team of Iran advanced to the AFC Women’s Champions League 2024/25 quarter-finals after a 2-1 win against Thailand’s College of Asian Scholars in their final Group B tie on Saturday.
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Uzbekistan, Iran settle for draw in 2026 World Cup qualifier
TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – Uzbekistan and Iran settled for a goalless draw in their AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to 26 Group A tie on Thursday.
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Iran – Qatar 2026 World Cup qualifier relocated
TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced that the World Cup qualifying match between Iran and Qatar, originally scheduled to take place at the Emam Reza Stadium in Mashhad, Iran, will be held in a neutral country.
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Melbourne City edge Khatoon in AFC Women's Champions League
TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – Australia’s Melbourne City FC secured a winning start to their AFC Women's Champions League 2024/25 Group B campaign after a 2-1 win over Bam Khatoon of Iran on Sunday.
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Iran too strong for Mongolia in AFC U20 Asian Cup qualifiers
TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Iran ended their AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2025 Qualifiers Group G campaign with a commanding 8-0 win over Mongolia on Sunday.
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Iran loses to Morocco in 2024 Futsal World Cup Last 16
TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – Iran lost to Morocco 4-3 in the 2024 FIFA Futsal World Cup Last 16 on Thursday.
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Pro-Palestine demonstration at CAF Confederation Cup
TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – Libya's Ahli Tripoli club fans unfurled a giant pro-Palestine banner at the CAF Confederation Cup for Gaza. he banner reads, “Souls rise to the sky, to become birds of heaven.” Free Palestine.
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Iran beat UAE at FIFA World Cup qualifying match
TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – The national Iranian men's football team defeated the team of United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Asian Qualifiers on Tuesday.
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By: Mohammad Amin Alboebadi
Iran vs. Kyrgyzstan in 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier
ISFAHAN, Sep. 06 (MNA) – The match between the national football teams of Iran and Kyrgyzstan in the third qualifying round of the 2026 World Cup was held at Foolad Shahr Stadium of Isfahan on Thursday.
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Bam Khatoon FC make history at AFC Women’s Champions League
TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – Iran's Bam Khatoon FC won a Hong Kong team of Kitchee FC at the preliminary stage of AFC Women’s Champions League 2024/25 on Saturday and made history by advancing to the group stage.
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Bam defeat Bhutanese team at AFC Women's Champions League
TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – Iran's Bam Khatoon FC came from behind to defeat Royal Thimphu College FC of Bhutan 2-1 in their opening AFC Women’s Champions League 2024/25 Preliminary Stage Group D tie on Sunday.
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Iran amb., Turkey's Erzurum explore avenues to boost trade
TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – Iran's ambassador to Turkey and Turkey's Erzurum province's officials held a meeting to discuss and explore ways to expand bilateral cooperation between that province and its Iranian provinces.
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Argentina stay at FIFA rankings top as Iran place 2nd in Asia
TEHRAN, Jul. 18 (MNA) – The Iranian national men's football team have remained the Asian second top team while Argentina have retained the top sport in the latest rankings released by FIFA released on Thursday.
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Inter Milan interview with new Iranian player Mehdi Taremi
TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – The Iranian striker Mehdi Taremi who has recently signed a contract with Italian Inter Milan club has sat down for an interview with the website of the renowned Italian team.
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Dragan Skocic named Tractor coach: PGPL
TEHRAN, Jul. 09 (MNA) – Former Iran national football team head coach Dragan Skocic took charge of Tractor football club.
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Iran advance to 2024 CAFA U20 Championship final
TEHRAN, Jul. 09 (MNA) – Iran were held to a 1-1 draw by Uzbekistan on Tuesday and secured their spot in the final of the 2024 CAFA U20 Championship.
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2024/25 PGPL to kick off on Aug. 15
TEHRAN, Jul. 09 (MNA) – The 24th edition of the Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) will kick off on Aug. 15.