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Iran Has Bright Future at World Cup, Says Ali Daei
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran great Ali Daei says the future is bright for Iran, as Team Melli looks to get through the group phase at a World Cup for the first time.
We Must Win First World Cup Game against Morocco: Jahanbakhsh
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran international winger Alireza Jahanbakhsh says picking three points against Morocco is key to his country’s chances of making progress in Group B of the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Sardar Azmoun: Iran's New Goalscoring Hope
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Sardar Azmoun has been piling up the international goals and has the potential to be the stand-out 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia player for an Iranian squad that has regularly outperformed expectations.
Iran Loses to Turkey in Friendly
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Turkey beat Iran national football team, known as Team Melli, 2-1 in an international friendly match in Istanbul on Monday night.
Iran’s Azmoun Set to Breakout in Russia 2018
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - As the countdown to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia starts to heat up, Sardar Azmoun could be among the Asian players that could make a name for himself next month.
Spain Defender Carvajal Likely to Miss World Cup
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Real Madrid and Spain right-back Dani Carvajal could miss the 2018 World Cup after suffering a hamstring injury in the Champions League Final.
Iran’s Mahdavikia Writes His Name in History Books
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Mehdi Mahdavikia is among five Asian players who left their mark at the World Cup.
10,000 Fans Will Support Morocco in World Cup
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Over 10,000 Moroccans fans will travel to Russia to support their team, known as Atlas Lions, in the 2018 World Cup games.
FIFA Reveals Iran’s Slogan at 2018 World Cup
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran national football team will take part at the 2018 World Cup with “80 million people, one nation, one heartbeat,” slogan.
Hamid Estili’s Goal against USA among World Cup Moments
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The FIFA World Cup always produces a collection of sensational and memorable goals, and over the years a number of Asian players have contributed to this rich collection of historic FIFA World Cup moments.
Carlos Queiroz to Step Down As Iran Coach after World Cup
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Carlos Queiroz will not remain at the helm of the Iran national football team after the World Cup finals in Russia.
Team Melli to Make Life Hard for Opponents: Masoud Shojaei
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran national football team captain Masoud Shojaei says they will not be an easy opponent at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Jalal Hosseini Left Out of Team Melli in Surprise Move: ESPN
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran coach Carlos Queiroz has reduced his 35-man provisional 2018 World Cup squad to 24, leaving out veteran defender Jalal Hosseini in a surprise move, espn.com wrote.
Iran Could Spring Surprise at World Cup
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Well-drilled and growing in experience, Iran could spring a surprise against either Spain or Portugal if they gain that morale-boosting victory over Morocco, Reuters reported.
Iran’s Azmoun among World Cup Little-Known Players
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran international striker Sardar Azmoun is among the little-known players who can shine at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
