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Iran’s World Cup hopes rest on AZ Alkmaar’s Alireza Jahanbakhsh

ESPN – ALKMAAR, It is not often that free-scoring forwards have to step out of the shadow of miserly defenders to take the spotlight, but that is what Alireza Jahanbakhsh will be doing this June. Iran’s defence made all the headlines in Asia during qualification for the 2018 World Cup,...

Thursday April 26 Posted by Mir Farhad Ali Khan

In the Book: Who is Iranian referee Alireza Faghani and how many World Cup’s has he officiated at?

The Sun – LONDON, Vastly experienced Iranian has taken charge of a number of high-profile AFC finals and is on the way to Russia REFEREEING on the biggest stage requires experience and firmness – and Alireza Faghani has them both. The Iranian whistler has been chosen as one of the...

Thursday April 26 Posted by Mir Farhad Ali Khan

Iran loses to USA at U-17 Women’s Torneo delle Nazioni

Tasnim – GRADISCA D’ISONZO, Iran U-17 football team was defeated against USA in its first match at the Torneo delle Nazioni on Wednesday. Iran lost to its powerhouse rival 8-0 in Group A. Host Italy also defeated Slovenia 2-0 in the group. Iran has been scheduled to face Slovenia on...

Thursday April 26 Posted by Mir Farhad Ali Khan

Torneo delle Nazioni: Iran U-19 Futsal Team beats Italy

Tasnim – GRADISCA D’ISONZO, The Iranian Under-19 futsal team defeated host Italy at the Torneo Delle Nazioni on Wednesday. Ali Sanei’s boys beat Italy 5-2 and advanced to the four-team tournament’s final. Iran is preparing for the Summer Youth Olympic Games (YOG). Slovenia also defeated France 7-2 in another match....