Persian League

Queiroz: climbing party with the Koreans

Monday, 17 June 2013 21:15

PLDC - Ulsan, In a news conference on the match, Carlos Queiroz said, “First of all, on behalf of Team Melli I congratulate the Korean National Team for their being qualified for the World Cup.

Iran sporting director says Choi talks nonsense

Monday, 17 June 2013 20:32

TEHRANTIMES - Choi Kang-hee has been accused by Iran sporting director Mehdi Mohammad Nabi of talking "nonsense" about crushing Iran’s hopes of an automatic World Cup qualification.

Panjali appointed Persepolis sporting director

Monday, 17 June 2013 20:28

TEHRANTIMES - Mohammad Panjali was appointed as the new sporting director of Persepolis football team on Monday.

'Tears of blood' jibe stokes Korea-Iran ire

Monday, 17 June 2013 07:44

AFP - South Korea and Iran appear headed for one of Asia's worst-tempered World Cup qualifiers after their coaches traded barbs and one player said he would make Iran's captain cry "tears of blood".

Mirzapour joins Saipa

Monday, 17 June 2013 06:37

TehranTimes - Ebrahim Mirzapour joined Saipa on a one-year contract on Sunday.

Reason of separation of Andranik Teymourian from Al-Kharitiyath

Sunday, 16 June 2013 17:29

PLDC - Doha, Al-Kharitiyath Club officially announced the separation of Andranik Teymourian for reason of failure to reach a financial agreement due to his high demand for to renew the contract.

Verbal volleys add spice to South Korea-Iran game

Sunday, 16 June 2013 17:10

Reuters - A war of words between the coaches of Iran and South Korea has spiced things up between the Group A rivals as they bid to secure automatic qualifying spots for the 2014 World Cup.

Karim Bagheri stays among Perspolis coaching staff

Saturday, 15 June 2013 19:56

PLDC - Tehran, Karim Bagheri, who was introduced as one of the members of the technical cadre by Ali Daei, officially started his job today one of the coaches of Persepolis after a meeting with Royaniyan.

Jahanbakhsh presented in NEC press conference [PHOTO]

Saturday, 15 June 2013 19:31

Persianfootball.com – NIJMENGEN, Iranian youngster Alireza Jahanbaksh was officially presented as new NEC player in the Dutch city of Nijmengen on Friday.

Giti Pasand, Ardus eye-to-eye again in Nagoya

Friday, 14 June 2013 20:02

AFC - Last year’s AFC Futsal Club Championship finalists Sanaye Giti Pasand of Iran and Uzbekistan’s Ardus will be eye-to-eye again in this year’s edition after the finals’ official draw in the Malaysian capital on Friday.

Official: Ali Karimi joins Tractor Sazi [VIDEO]

Thursday, 13 June 2013 15:35

PLDC - Tehran, Ali Karimi officially joined Tractor Sazi Team through a one-year contract on Thursday (today).

Nekounam: what the head coach of Korean Team says is because of his fear of Iran

Thursday, 13 June 2013 08:16

PLDC - Tehran, Regarding the strange statement of the Korean head coach, Javad Nekounam said, “His fear is not because of the present condition.

South Korea coach must apologize to Iran fans, Carlos Queiroz says [VIDEO]

Wednesday, 12 June 2013 21:11

TEHRANTIMES - Iran football coach Carlos Queiroz says South Korea coach Choi Kang-hee must apologize to Iranian fans for disrespecting the country.

Vahid Hashemian Talks About Iran National Football Team

Wednesday, 12 June 2013 18:18

Tehranchronicle - Yesterday, Iran national football team managed to thrash Lebanon in Azadi Sports Complex of Tehran. Javad Nekounam, the captain, scored two goals for his side and was selected as man of the match.

In Iran, Soccer and Politics Often Blend Together

Wednesday, 12 June 2013 16:59

Nytimes - Soccer and politics are never far apart in Iran, but the mix is at its most combustible every four years in June when the country’s presidential elections take place at the same time that the beloved national team either qualifies for the World Cup or falls short, sometimes in heartbreaking fashion.

Iran 4-0 Lebanon [VIDEO]

Tuesday, 11 June 2013 21:17

AFC - Iran put on a dominant display as Carlos Queiroz’s side recorded a 4-0 win over Lebanon at the Azadi Stadium on Tuesday that keeps their bid to qualify for the FIFA World Cup finals in Brazil next year on track.