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Iran protests to FIFA over provocative armband plan at soccer match in US

Iran protests to FIFA over provocative armband plan at soccer match in US

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Sports7 years ago

Lucky Diego Costa goal sees Spain past Iran

A lucky Diego Costa goal hands World Cup hopefuls Spain their first win of the World Cup although tenacious Iran came close to causing a major upset on Wednesday.

Lucky Diego Costa goal sees Spain past Iran

Sports7 years ago

Iran's defender Cheshmi sidelined by muscle injury

Versatile Iranian defender Rouzbeh Cheshmi has been sidelined for the rest of the 2018 FIFA World Cup due to a muscle injury.

Iran's defender Cheshmi sidelined by muscle injury

Sports7 years ago

Team Melli keeper’s story source of inspiration for many

The life story of the first-choice goalkeeper of Iran football team Alireza Beiranvand can be a source of inspiration for many worldwide.

Team Melli keeper’s story source of inspiration for many

Sports7 years ago

Daei declines FIFA invitation to aid quake victims

Former Iranian footballer Ali Daei rejects FIFA invitation to attend Spain vs Iran World Cup match in Kazan over quake reconstruction efforts.

Daei declines FIFA invitation to aid quake victims

Sports7 years ago

Iran’s Team Melli clinches great win at World Cup

The Iran men's national football team defeats Morocco 1-0 in its 2018 FIFA World Cup opening match.

Iran’s Team Melli clinches great win at World Cup

Sports7 years ago

World Cup oracle cat predicts Iran's win over Morocco

The 2018 FIFA World Cup oracle cat Achilles has predicted the victory of the Iran men’s national football team over Morocco.

World Cup oracle cat predicts Iran's win over Morocco

Sports7 years ago

Iran striker likely to miss Morocco clash with injury

Iranian striker Mehdi Taremi would likely miss his team’s first FIFA World Cup match against Morocco.

Iran striker likely to miss Morocco clash with injury

Sports7 years ago

Queiroz wants Nike apology over FIFA WCup boots

Iran’s head coach Carlos Queiroz has called on Nike to apologize to his team after it did not supply World Cup boots due to US sanctions.

Queiroz wants Nike apology over FIFA WCup boots

Sports7 years ago

Team Melli edges past Lithuania in last WCup warm-up

The Iran men's national football team defeats Lithuania 1-0 in its final warm-up match before the start of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.

Team Melli edges past Lithuania in last WCup warm-up

Sports7 years ago

Iran’s Team Melli no longer best Asian soccer team

The Iran men's national football team has lost its position as the best Asian squad.

Iran’s Team Melli no longer best Asian soccer team

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