Ali Azim-Araghi

Korea coach expresses "dislike" for "bad mannered Iranians"

Korea coach expresses "dislike" for "bad mannered Iranians"

South Korea coach Choi Kang-hee said he wanted to crush Iran's hopes of automatic World Cup qualification next week after being 'badly treated' in Tehran last year. ... Full story

Iran in touching distance of World Cup qualification after hammering Lebanon

Iran in touching distance of World Cup qualification after hammering Lebanon

Iran thrashed Lebanon 4-0 in Tehran on Tuesday to move into second place in Asia qualifying Group A and take control of their World Cup destiny. ... Full story

10 man Iran beats Korea - VIDEO

10 man Iran beats Korea - VIDEO

10-man Iran beat Asian giant South Korea 1-0 in qualifying for the 2014 World Cup on Tuesday. ... Full story

Uzbekistan 0-1 Iran [ VIDEO]

Uzbekistan 0-1 Iran [ VIDEO]

Substitute Mohammad Khalatbari scored in the fourth minute of stoppage time to snatch a controversial and fortunate 1-0 away win for Iran over suspension-struck Uzbekistan in their World Cup qualifier on Sunday. ... Full story

World Cup 2014: Familiar foes, new targets

World Cup 2014: Familiar foes, new targets

Old rivals meet again as Asia's final qualifying round for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ kicks off on Sunday. Some familiar rivals take centre stage on matchday 1. ... Full story

Uzbekistan coach Abramov sets sights on qualification

Uzbekistan coach Abramov sets sights on qualification

Uzbekistan coach Vadim Abramov has his sights on ending his nation’s FIFA World Cup heartache by steering the Central Asians to their first-ever appearance at the global championship in Brazil in 2014. ... Full story

Iran v-ballers down China at Olympic qualifiers

Iran v-ballers down China at Olympic qualifiers

Iran's national volleyball team has defeated China at the FIVB Men’s World Olympic Qualification Tournament in Japan. ... Full story

Queiroz seeks overseas reinforcement

Queiroz seeks overseas reinforcement

European-based stars figured prominently for Iran on the road to the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany, with the likes of Hamburg midfielder Mehdi Mahdavikia, Hannover 96 hotshot Vahid Hashemian and Kaiserslautern playmaker Ferydoon Zandi all instrumental during Team Melli's successful qualifying campaign. ... Full story

Ghalenoei returns to Esteghlal

Ghalenoei returns to Esteghlal

Amir Ghalenoei has been appointed as Esteghlal coach. ... Full story

Ali Karimi to stay

Ali Karimi to stay

Persepolis captain Ali Karimi will stay at his club, according to the team’s General Manager Mohammad Ruyanian. ... Full story

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Ali Azim-Araghi Born in Islington (North London), Ali Azim-Araghi was raised in Iran, before returning back to the UK in 1994. He went on to receive a BSc in Biomedical Sciences from Bradford University in 1999, followed by a PhD in Cancer Research from the University of Newcastle in 2003. Currently, he is studying Medicine at Southampton University. Ali joined ISP news team in 1998, and became the Director of News and Media in 2002, a post he currently holds. Among his highlights during his time with ISP are: Interviews with Ali Daei (in Berlin), Mehdi Mahdavikia (in Hamburg), Dejagha brothers (in Berlin), Shapourzadeh (in Hamburg), and Andranik (in London). Other highlights include attending Team Melli matches as part of the international press in World Cup 2002 (qualifying matches), and Germany 2006.

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