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Qatar relies on naturalized players, Queiroz says

The coach of the Iranian national football team has said that Qatar is a strong team since they take advantage of their naturalized players. ... Full story

Iran midfielder Haddadifar could be out for 4 weeks

Iran midfielder Ghasem Haddadifar could be sidelined up to one month after suffering a left foot injury at the 2014 World Cup qualifier against Indonesia. ... Full story

Iran captain Nekounam eyes Qatar victory

The emboldened Iran captain Javad Nekounam is aiming to win Tuesday’s match against Qatar in the 2014 World Cup qualifiers. ... Full story

Favourites sweat as underdogs impress

The opening matchday of Asia's third qualifying round for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ sent shockwaves across the continent, with favourites struggling to prove their credentials while underdogs stated their intention to mount a serious challenge. ... Full story

Iran 3 - 0 Indonesia VIDEO

Captain Javad Nekounam scored twice as Iran defeated Indonesia 3-0 at home on Friday in their opening match of third-round Asian qualifying for the 2014 World Cup. ... Full story

Asian giants eye opening wins

Fourteen months on from the FIFA World Cup™, Asia's four participants at South Africa 2010 - Japan, Australia, Korea Republic and Korea DPR – are once again setting out on the road to football’s global showpiece in their continent's third round of Brazil 2014 qualifiers. ... Full story