Iranian Football Federation

Karimi quits coaching career as making FFIRI presidency bid

TEHRAN, Jan. 10 (MNA) – Legendary Iranian footballer Ali Karimi says he is no more interested in the coaching career after he registered to compete in the Iranian Football Federation’s presidential race.
2021-01-10 14:43
FIFA owes 7 million Euros to Iran’s Football Federation

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – The Chairman of the legal committee of Iran’s Football Federation said that FIFA owes 7 million Euros to Iran.
2021-01-04 22:27
New statutes of FFIRI approved

TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) – The new statutes of the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) was approved in the session of the Federation's General Assembly on Saturday.
2020-11-28 15:53
20th IPL postponed for a week

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – The 20th edition of the Iran Professional League has been postponed due to the concerns over the new wave of COVID-19 pandemic in Iran.
2020-10-20 15:31
By: Masoud Hossein

Skocic’s future remains unclear in Iran football

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – Iran football faces multiple problems because of mismanagement over the past years.
2020-08-26 13:45
By: Masoud Hossein

Iran football: us against us

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – Imagine you have just four lives in a video game and entering into the next stage depends on how you keep your lives. That’s all. The only thing you need is to stay focused. However, it doesn’t work in Iran football.
2020-04-13 16:20
Football leagues of Iran postponed over COVID-19 concerns

TEHRAN, Mar. 02 (MNA) – Authorities decided to postpone all the football leagues of the country amid concerns over the outbreak of the novel coronavirus.
2020-03-02 11:33
Iran announces suspension of sports events due to coronavirus

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – Sports competitions in Iran will be suspended in the next 10 days over the outbreak of new coronavirus, according to the statement released by Iran’s Coronavirus Combat and Prevention Headquarter.
2020-02-23 20:20
Iranian clubs to file complaint with CAS over AFC’s decision

TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) – The four Iranian participating clubs in AFC Champions League will lodge a complaint with Court of Arbitration for Sport against the Asian Football Confederation over its decision to ban Iranian teams from hosting their Asian rivals in Iran.
2020-01-21 10:22
Former IFF pres. calls on responsible officials to strongly defend Iran’s rights in AFC

TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) – Former President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Football Federation Dariush Mostafavi called on all responsible officials in the Federation to defend Iran’s right with regards to the decision of Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s ban on Iranian teams’ continuation of anti-Iranian scenario.
2020-01-19 16:32
AFC caught in a political trap: MP

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – Referring to AFC’s letter to the Iranian Football Federation, chairman of sport faction of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Reza Tabesh said that the unilateral action of the AFC shows that it is caught in a political trap.
2020-01-18 19:40
Iranian teams will not give in to AFC’s ‘political’ decision

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – Four teams that represent Iran in this year’s AFC Champions League announced that they will participate in the event only if they can host their rivals in Iran.
2020-01-18 12:21
FIFA approves Baharvand as head of Iranian football federation

TEHRAN, Jan. 11 (MNA) – The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has confirmed the appointment of Heidar Baharvand as the acting president of Iran's Football Federation.
2020-01-11 12:48
“Heidar Baharvand” named IFF acting president

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – At the decision of members of the Presiding Board of Iran Football Federation (IFF), Heidar Baharvand replaced Former President of Iran Football Federation Mehdi Taj.
2019-12-30 17:05
Iranian football federation head resigns

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Mehdi Taj has resigned as the president of Iranian football federation due to suffering from heart attacks.
2019-12-29 15:59
Iran, Qatar football chiefs meet in Doha

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Heads of Iranian and Qatari football federations met and held talks on Saturday in Doha.
2019-12-22 09:08
Wilmots already requested to terminate contract: federation spokesman

TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – “Mr. Wilmots had officially requested to terminate his contract before the match against Iraq,” said Spokesman of the Iranian Football Federation on Tuesday.
2019-11-26 11:05
Ivankovic may replace Wilmots in Team Melli: report

TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (MNA) – Reports from different Iranian media indicate that the Croat coach Branko Ivankovic will probably regain his seat in Team Melli following poor results of Marc Wilmots in the last games.
2019-11-24 13:12
Iran lodges complaint against Bahrain over disrespecting national anthem: spox

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – A spokesman in Iranian football federation said that the body has filed a complaint against Bahrain over their fans’ disrespect for Iran’s national anthem during the Tuesday match between the sides in Manama.
2019-10-16 10:38
2019/20 season of IPL to kick off on August 22: official

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – The 2019/20 edition of Iran Professional League will start on August 22, said the league organization’s head Heidar Baharvand on Tuesday.
2019-08-13 12:11
By: Mohammadreza Abbasi

Presser of new Team Melli head coach 'Marc Wilmots'

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – The new head coach of Team Melli Marc Wilmots attended a press conference on Wednesday in the presence of President of Iranian Football Federation (FFIRI) Mehdi Taj. The Belgian coach officially signed a 3-year contract with the Iranian Football Federation in Tehran to head Team Melli until the end of World Cup 2022 in Qatar.
2019-05-29 15:31
Marco Octavio parts company with Iran beach soccer team

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – Iran national beach soccer team has parted company with Brazilian coach Marco Octavio.
2019-05-19 13:16
Iran dismisses Zlatko Kranjcar as U23 football team coach

TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – President of the Iranian Football Federation (FFIRI) Mahdi Taj said that Zlatko Kranjcar will no longer coach Iranian men’s U23 football team.
2019-05-05 12:25
Iran football head elected as AFC Vice President

TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – President of the Iranian Football Federation (FFIRI) Mahdi Taj has been elected as the Vice President of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) from Central Zone.
2019-04-06 15:47
Iran conditions Queiroz contract extension to winning Asian title

TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) – President of the Iranian Football Federation (FFIRI) said that the contract of Team Melli manager Carlos Queiroz may be extended if the team finishes first in 2019 AFC Asian Cup.
2019-01-27 18:02
Tabriz to host 2019 AFC U20 Futsal C’ship: official

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has appointed Tabriz, East Azerbaijan province, to host the 2019 edition of AFC U20 Futsal Championship, said the head of futsal department of Iran’s Football Federation.
2018-12-05 15:24
By: Masoud Hossein

Iran football in chaotic situation

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – With less than two months to go before the AFC Asian Cup 2019 starts, Iran football faces so many challenges which can hurt Team Melli’s preparation for the biggest continent’s competition.
2018-11-19 13:24
Seven countries withdraw from Saudi-led football union

TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) – Seven South Asian countries unanimously withdrew from South West Asian Football Federation (SWAFF) which is led by Saudis.
2018-10-31 14:03
Iran to equip stadiums with VAR system

TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) – The Football Federation of Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) has announced that it is after installing VAR (Video Assistant Referee) in its stadiums.
2018-10-28 10:52
Queiroz says verbal agreement with Iran concluded

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – The head coach of Team Melli said that he has reached a verbal agreement with Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) but has not yet signed any contract.
2018-09-10 18:50