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Tehran football derby ignites passions in Iran

AFP · 2 months 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 · 3 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 · 3 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 · 3 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 · 3 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 · 3 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 · 3 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 · 3 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 · 4 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 · 4 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 · 4 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 · 4 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 · 4 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 · 8 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.

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.

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.

Pulisic offers injury update after being taken to clinic during 2nd half of Iran game

Live Soccer TV · 1 year ago

The winger scored the only goal in the game but was not able to carry on playing after his clash with goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand.

Pulisic sinks Iran as US advance in World Cup duel

AFP · 1 year ago

Christian Pulisic fired the United States into the last 16 of the World Cup on Tuesday as the Americans downed Iran 1-0 in their politically charged grudge match.