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Against the odds, Queiroz steers Iran to new heights

Thee Star Online – SARANSK, Iran coach Carlos Queiroz has taken three different nations to the World Cup finals but in his current role, he has confronted problems beyond the realm of sports. The Mozambique-born Portuguese has been hailed as “brilliant” and “difficult”. And he does not mince words himself...

Saturday June 23 Posted by Mir Farhad Ali Khan

Portugal is my greatest match ever: Carlos Queiroz

Tehran Times – SARANSK, Iran national football team head coach Carlos Queiroz says Team Melli match against Portugal is his greatest match ever in his seven-year spell in Iran. Despite their defeat against La Roja, Iran’s fate is still in their own hands. Whatever happens in Spain’s final group match...

Saturday June 23 Posted by Mir Farhad Ali Khan

Diego Costa insulted my family members, Iranian defender reveals

Tehran Times – SARANSK, Iran national football team defender Morteza Pouraliganji has revealed that Spain striker Diego Costa insulted his family members in their match in Group B of the 2018 World Cup. La Roja defeated spirited Iran 1-0 thanks to a goal from Costa at the Kazan Arena on...

Friday June 22 Posted by Mir Farhad Ali Khan

Portugal have many stars but we can defeat them as a team: Karim Ansarifard

Tehran Times – SARANSK, Iran national football team striker Karim Ansarifard believes Team Melli will defeat Portugal and qualify for the 2018 World Cup knockout stage. Despite their defeat against La Roja, Iran’s fate is still in their own hands. Whatever happens in Spain’s final group match against Morocco, the...

Friday June 22 Posted by Mir Farhad Ali Khan

Iran Futsal remains sixth in World Rankings

Tasnim – TEHRAN, The Iranian national futsal team remained unchanged in the latest world rankings. The Iranian team sits sixth place with 1654 points. Brazil remains top in the world with 1935 points. Spain (1807) and Russia (1700) are second and third respectively. Portugal (1696) and Argentina (1667) sit fourth...

Friday June 22 Posted by Mir Farhad Ali Khan

Mahdavikia optimistic about Iran’s chances versus Portugal

Tehran Times – TEHRAN, Iranian legend Mehdi Mahdavikia says Team Melli have potential to beat Portugal to book a place in the 2018 World Cup next stage for the first time. Despite their defeat against La Roja, Iran’s fate is still in their own hands. Whatever happens in Spain’s final...

Thursday June 21 Posted by Mir Farhad Ali Khan

Ezatolahi ready to take his chances against Portugal

Reuters – KAZAN, Saeid Ezatolahi will attempt to put aside the disappointment of seeing his potential equalizer against Spain ruled out for offside when Iran go for a win against Portugal that would fire them into the knockout phase of the World Cup for a first time. Spain took all...

Thursday June 21 Posted by Mir Farhad Ali Khan

Carlos Queiroz to Spain: We didn’t fake injuries — ask Sergio Ramos

ESPN – KAZAN, Iran coach Carlos Queiroz has denied his players faked getting hurt during their defeat to Spain on Wednesday and seemingly criticised the conduct of Sergio Ramos for his Champions League final tussle that injured Mohamed Salah. Spain players complained throughout the game, which they won 1-0, about...

Thursday June 21 Posted by Mir Farhad Ali Khan

Iran lets women watch World Cup at Azadi Stadium for first time in almost 40 years

Sputnik – TEHRAN, Fans, including women, watched Iran’s recent clash against Spain at Tehran’s biggest stadium, Azadi, which saw a large display set up to provide better viewing for football enthusiasts. Iranian women have been allowed to cheer on their World Cup 2018 national team from the stands for the...