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Nekounam dispels rumors of Galatasaray move
Osasuna midfielder Javad Nekounam has said that he has not heard anything official about a bid by Galatasaray to sign him, amid rumors that the Turkish team has its sights on the player. ... Full story
Majidi at the double
Iran star Farhad Majidi scored both goals as Al Gharafa came from a goal down to defeat Al Wakrah 2-1 in their Qatar Stars League Round 17 fixture ... Full story
Esteghlal 3-1 Ettifaq
Esteghlal ensured that Iran will have three representatives in the Group Stage of the AFC Champions League with a 3-1 home win over Saudi Arabia's Ettifaq at the Azadi Stadium on Saturday. ... Full story
Jabbari fitness doubt for Esteghlal
Esteghlal will give a late fitness test to midfielder Mojtaba Jabbari ahead of their AFC Champions League playoff against Ettifaq on Saturday as the Tehran club aim to take a place in the Group Stages of the continental championship. ... Full story
Stage set for U-22 Qualifiers draw
Kuala Lumpur: The official draw for the AFC U-22 Asian Cup 2013, the new culminating platform for continental youth action, is scheduled to take place at AFC House on Tuesday at 11:00 hrs. ... Full story
Esteghlal 2-0 Zob Ahan
Esteghlal beat compatriots Zob Ahan 2-0 at the Azadi Stadium on Friday in an Iranian derby to book an AFC Champions League eliminator play-off against Saudi Arabia's Ettifaq. ... Full story
Mazloumi confident despite injury headache
Esteghlal coach Parviz Mazloumi is confident his side can overcome injuries to key midfield duo Andranik Teymourian and Mojtaba Jabbari in their AFC Champions League play-off clash with fellow Iran Pro League side Zob Ahan at the Azadi Stadium on Friday. ... Full story
Alireza Haghighi joins Russia's Rubin Kazan
Perspolis Football Club have agreed the sale of Alireza Haghighi to Russia's Rubin Kazan. ... Full story
Messi is world's best player, Iranian legend says
FIFA Football Committee member Ali Daei said that Barcelona striker Lionel Messi deserved to win the 2011 FIFA Ballon d'Or. ... Full story
To beat Barcelona is almost impossible, Nekounam says
Osasuna midfielder Javad Nekounam said that beating Barcelona is almost impossible. ... Full story
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Excitement mounts over WC 2010 draw
The footballing world is already buzzing with excitement in the run-up to 25 November 2007, the day on which Durban will host the draw for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africaâ„¢ qualifying ties and groups. ... Full story