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Tehran football derby ignites passions in Iran
AFP · 1 month ago
Excitement is running high among fans of Tehran's two football giants before Wednesday's derby between Persepolis and Esteghlal whose long-running rivalry has ignited passions in sports and politics for decades.
Qatar beat Iran 3-2 in thriller to reach Asian Cup final
AFP · 2 months ago
Hosts and holders Qatar squeezed into an Asian Cup final showdown with Jordan after beating Iran 3-2 with an 82nd-minute winner in a frenetic semi-final on Wednesday.
Iran stars facing 'last dance' in Asian Cup semi-finals
AFP · 2 months ago
Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei said several of his ageing stars are facing "the last dance"
Goalkeeper saves Qatar in shootout to set up Iran semi at Asian Cup
AFP · 2 months ago
Goalkeeper Meshaal Barsham was Qatar's hero as the hosts and holders beat Uzbekistan 3-2 on penalties on Saturday to put them into an Asian Cup semi-final with Japan's conquerors Iran.
Iran score 96th-minute winner to stun Japan and reach Asian Cup semis
AFP · 2 months ago
Iran will play hosts and holders Qatar or Uzbekistan in the Asian Cup semi-finals after Alireza Jahanbakhsh scored a 96th-minute penalty for a dramatic 2-1 win over Japan on Saturday.
Iran survive penalty drama to book Asian Cup clash with Japan
AFP · 2 months ago
Iran will meet pre-tournament favourites Japan in the Asian Cup quarter-finals after surviving extra time with 10 men before defeating Syria 5-3 on penalties on Wednesday.
Iran survive Syria penalty drama to reach Asian Cup last eight
AFP · 2 months ago
Iran will meet pre-tournament favourites Japan in the Asian Cup quarter-finals after surviving extra time with 10 men before defeating Syria 5-3 on penalties on Wednesday.
Iran 'following dreams' in trying to win first Asian Cup since 1976
AFP · 2 months ago
Iran are "following our dreams" in trying to win the Asian Cup for the first time in 48 years, winger Alireza Jahanbakhsh said on the eve of Wednesday's last-16 clash with Syria.
Iraq stun Japan to reach Asian Cup last 16, Iran join them
AFP · 3 months ago
Iraq coach Jesus Casas said his team were "close to perfect" in stunning Asian Cup favourites Japan 2-1 on Friday to reach the knockout rounds, where they were joined by rivals Iran.
Iran squeeze past Hong Kong into Asian Cup knockouts
AFP · 3 months ago
An unconvincing Iran toiled to a 1-0 win over Hong Kong on Friday to progress to the knockout rounds of the Asian Cup in a game of spurned chances for both teams.
Palestine lose to Iran at Asian Cup as Japan survive scare
AFP · 3 months ago
Palestine conceded a goal after just 64 seconds in a 4-1 loss to Iran at the Asian Cup on Sunday, while tournament favourites Japan survived a scare before beating Vietnam 4-2.
Palestine score but well beaten by Iran at Asian Cup
AFP · 3 months ago
Palestine conceded a goal after just 64 seconds in their opening match at the Asian Cup as Iran launched their title bid with a clinical 4-1 win on Sunday.
Five interesting facts and stats ahead of 2023 AFC Asian Cup
Live Soccer TV · 3 months ago
The 18th edition of the AFC Asian Cup gets underway on January 12th. Ahead of the upcoming tournament, Live Soccer TV takes a look at some interesting facts and stats.
Ronaldo helps Al Nassr to historic Asia Cup win in Iran
AFP · 7 months ago
Cristiano Ronaldo enjoyed a winning debut in the Asian Champions League as he helped Al Nassr to a 2-0 victory against 10-man Persepolis in Iran on Tuesday night.
Iranian women in stadium to watch Russia football friendly
AFP · 1 year ago
Iran on Thursday allowed female football fans into a stadium for a national team match for the first time in more than a year.
Former Brazil center-back Miranda announces retirement
AFP · 1 year ago
Former Brazil international Miranda on Wednesday announced his retirement from football at the age of 38.
Iran reroutes flight, orders football legend's family off
AFP · 1 year ago
Iranian football legend Ali Daei, who has backed protests following Mahsa Amini's death, said Monday an airplane from Tehran to Dubai had been rerouted and his family ordered off.
Footballer union 'sickened' as Iranian player risks death sentence
AFP · 1 year ago
The world union of professional footballers FIFPRO said it was "shocked and sickened"
FIFA World Cup: Berhalter offers positive update on Pulisic ahead of USA's round of 16 clash vs Netherlands
Live Soccer TV · 1 year ago
The Stars and Stripes booked their spot in the knockout stage but the unfortunate injury to match-winner Christian Pulisic left fans worried.
Iran World Cup loss sparks despair -- and joy from regime critics
AFP · 1 year ago
For Iranians, their football team's World Cup loss against the United States was cause for either sadness or exuberant joy, depending on where they stand on a two-month-old protest movement.
