(IranSportsPress.com | Javier Mata- AS.com) - Villarreal have their hearts set on FC Rostov forward Sardar Azmoun who they see as the ideal replacement for China-bound Alexandre Pato. It’s an operation that looked practically impossible only a couple of weeks ago but Villarreal hope they can complete a deal within the next few days. First
By: John Duerden (IranSportsPress.com-ESPN)- Iran have been the top-ranked Asian nation, according to FIFA, for four years. They were unbeaten in 2016 and sit on top of Group A in the final round of qualification for the 2018 World Cup, well-placed to secure back-to-back finals places for the first time. But coach Carlos Queiroz has just resigned
(IranSportsPress.com-The AFC)- Iran football team maintained its position as Asia’s best ranked team following the release of the latest FIFA World Ranking on Thursday. Iran and Korea Republic’s rankings remained unchanged at 29th and 37th respectively, while Australia (44th) overtook Japan (46th) as the third best ranked side in Asia, while Saudi Arabia moved up six
(IranSportsPress.com-TehranTimes)- Iran national team head coach Carlos Queioz has revealed that after the Iranian football federation failed to fulfil its promise he presented a resignation letter and will not continue his job. The Portuguese coach made a statement on his official Facebook page: Dear friends, After a five-hour meeting with Iran Football Federation president, I have
(IranSportsPress.com-TehranTimes)- Carlos Queiroz has resigned from Iran national coach on Saturday, according to a member of the board of directors of Iran’s Football Federation. Amir Abedini said that they have received the Portuguese coach’s resignation letter on Saturday. Queiroz lost his cool after Persepolis coach Branko Ivankovic criticized him over holding a training camp in
(IranSportsPress.com-Tasnim)- The Iranian national football team (also known as Team Melli) defeated selection of African players in Dubai in a friendly match on Thursday. In the match held at the Iranian Club Dubai, Carlos Queiroz’s men defeated their rival 6-0. Former Iran coach Heshmat Mohajerani attended the match. Team Melli was scheduled to face Morocco at
IranSportsPress.com- Carlos Queiroz announced Iran’s 23 men’s squad for the UAE’s training camp, preparation for 2018 FIFA World Cup matches against Qatar and China. The legionnaires are not included in this list. Goalkeepers: Alireza Beiranvand, Mohammadreza Akhbari, Rashid Mazaheri Defenders: Mohammad Iranpourian, Ramin Rezaeian, Milad Mohammadi, Jalal Hosseini, Ezatollah Pourghaz, Mohammad Ansari, Vahid Mohammadzadeh, Masoud Ebrahimzadeh Midfielders: Ehsan
(IranSportsPress.com-VitalFootball)-The provisional Morocco squad for the 2017 African Cup of Nations tournament has been revealed and Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Romain Saiss is on the list. The tournament this year takes place in Gabon and begins on January 14th and depending on how Morocco do in the competition this year, those players who make the final squad
(IranSportsPress.com-Tasnim)- Iraqi national football team has reportedly shown interest in playing a friendly match with Iran. Iraq head coach Radhi Shenaishil is going to prepare his team for two crucial matches against Australia and Saudi Arabia scheduled for March 23 and 28 respectively in Group B of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualification. Carlos Queiroz’s men
(IranSportsPress.com-Tasnim)- The Iranian national football team moved up one place to the 29th to end the year 2016 top of the Asia in FIFA’s World Rankings. Team Melli still is the best Asian team, followed by South Korea (37th), Japan (45th) and Australia (47th) in the rankings. Copa America finalist Argentina ends the year top of