Ehsan Hajsafi struck with a sumptuous volley in first-half stoppage time to propel Iran to a 2-0 victory over Bahrain in a tempestuous Asian Cup dust-up on Sunday.... more »
Iran coach Carlos Queiroz expressed confidence on Saturday that his side possessed the "heart and soul" to end their 39-year wait for a fourth Asian Cup title.... more »
Iran are hoping a disrupted build-up will not dent their chances of ending an almost 40-year Asian Cup drought, as Carlos Queiroz's men look to bounce back from World Cup disappointment.... more »
Portuguese Carlos Queiroz has accepted an offer to stay on as Iran coach and will quickly sign a new contract, an Iranian football official said Thursday.... more »
Asia is refusing to give up on World Cup success despite its worst performance in 24 years when the four teams did not manage a win between them.... more »
Passionate Iranian fans held their heads up Saturday after a last minute goal from four-time world player of the year Lionel Messi, saw their beloved Team Melli lose 1-0 to Argentina.... more »
A stunning injury time strike from Lionel Messi spared Argentina's blushes as they qualified for the last 16 of the World Cup with a hard fought 1-0 win over Iran in Belo Horizonte.... more »
Iran's World Cup clash with Lionel Messi's Argentina in Belo Horizonte is the most "eagerly anticipated" in the country's history, coach Carlos Queiroz said Friday.... more »
Argentina captain Lionel Messi believes coach Alejandro Sabella has to back his side's attacking capabilities and include him among a front three when they face Iran on Saturday in Belo Horizonte.... more »
Carlos Queiroz will quit his role as Iran's national team coach after the World Cup and take charge of an African team, he told Portuguese media.... more »
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani took to Twitter on Tuesday to praise his country's 0-0 draw with Nigeria, after a lacklustre football World Cup opener for Team Melli in Brazil.... more »
Iran coach Carlos Queiroz has defended his side's defensive tactics after they were booed off by the Brazilian public following their 0-0 draw with Nigeria in Curitiba on Monday.... more »
Hulk not being fit to play in host Brazil's second World Cup finals Group A game with Mexico would not be the end of the world according to coach Luiz Felipe Scolari on Monday.... more »
Iran coach Carlos Queiroz backed his World Cup team to overcome financial strife as well as crippling sanctions and prove the country is not an international bogey man.... more »
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