IranSportsPress.com - Iran’s national team coach Carlos Queiroz invited 23 players for the upcoming friendly against Papua New-Guinea and the 2018 World Cup qualification fixture against Syria Surprisingly, Team Melli captain Andranik Teymourian and Alireza Haghighi have been left out of the squad. Ali Karimi and Sosha Makani have been invited after an one-year absence.
Iran fully ready for South Korea challenge, Carlos Queiroz says
(Iransportspress.com | Tasnim) - Iranian national football team’s coach Carlos Queiroz said his players are fully ready for vital match against South Korea in the 2018 World Cup qualifier. Group A leader Iran will host second-placed Korea Republic at the Azadi Stadium on Tuesday evening in a high-octane clash as both teams seek to solidify
Team Melli squad announced for Uzbekistan and South Korea matches
Iransportspress.com - Prior to the World Cup qualification games against Uzbekistan and South Korea, Carlos Queiroz names his 25-men squad for the upcoming games. Goalkeepers: Alireza Haghighi, Alireza Beiranvand, Mohammad Reza Akhbari Defenders: Ramin Rezaeian, Vouria Ghafouri, Jalal Hosseini, Morteza Pouraliganji, Ezatollah Pourghaz, Milad Mohammadi, Mohammad Ansari, Saeid Aghaei Midfielders: Andranik Teymourian, Saeid Ezatollahi, Omid
Golmohammadi no longer coach of Zob Ahan
Iransportspress.com - Yahya Golmohammadi has reportedly terminated his contract on a mutual agreement After a disappointing start in the new season, the 45-year old coach left Zob Ahan despite winning two back-to-back domestic cup titles. In the 2014-15, Golmohammadi was appointed as head coach of Zob Ahan. With 6 points in 7 games, Zob Ahan
Team Melli squad named for Armenia training camp
Iransportspress.com - Carlos Queiroz has named a 17-men squad from IPL for the upcoming training camp, that is going to take in Yerevan from September 22nd until September 30th. Goalkeepers: Alireza Haghighi, Alireza Beiranvand, Mohammad Reza Akhbari Defenders: Ramin Rezaeian, Vouria Ghafouri, Seyed Jalal Hosseini, Ezatollah Pourghaz, Mohammad Ansari, Saeid Aghaei Midfielders: Andranik Teymourian, Omid
Iran stun Brazil on penalties in FIFA Futsal World Cup
(IranSportsPress.com-FIFA) - Iran stunned the futsal world as they knocked reigning FIFA Futsal World Cup holders Brazil out of Colombia 2016, winning 3-2 on penalties after a 3-3 draw. As the game got going it felt like this was going to be a no contest, simply waiting for Brazil’s cogs to all begin moving as
Alireza Faghani to officiate 83rd Tehran derby
(IransportsPress.com) - Iran’s international referee has been selected to ref the upcoming game between Persepolis and Esteghlal. Iran’s most known referee, Alireza Faghani, alongside his assistants Reza Sokhandan and Mohammadreza Mansouri will officiate the 83rd Tehran Derby. In the past, he officiated two derbies in the 2011-12 and 2013-14 season. Faghani recently officiated the final
AFC U-16 CHAMPIONSHIP: I.R. IRAN 3-2 SAUDI ARABIA(VIDEO)
(IranSportsPress.com | AFC)- Substitute Alireza Asadabadi’s winner capped a stunning come-from-behind victory for Islamic Republic of Iran as they defeated Saudi Arabia 3-2 in the AFC U-16 Championship India 2016 opener in Group A on Thursday. Mansor Al Beshe had begun the day’s action in stunning fashion with a superb strike inside five minutes before Dhari Al
Esteghlal continue to struggle in IPL, fail to beat Machine-Sazi(VIDEO)
(Iransportspress.com) - In the fifth week of the Persian Gulf Pro League, Alireza Mansourian’s Esteghlal failed to secure their first win in the 2016-17 season by drawing newly promoted Machine Sazi 1-1. Things looked good in the first half, when Kaveh Rezaei scored the opener in the 7th minute and Esteghlal continued to create more chances in front
Iran wins second friendly match in Italy training camp
IranSportsPress.com - Team Melli ended their second friendly game in their ten-day Italy training camp with a 4-0 victory over the U-21 selection of Serie B players. The goals of the game were scored in the 15th, 25th, 44th and 55th minute. Team Melli will continue to held the training camp in Italy until Thursday. Iran’s