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![Iran Has Bright Future at World Cup, Says Ali Daei](https://newsmedia.tasnimnews.com/Tasnim/Uploaded/Image/1397/03/07/1397030717474736214260842.png)
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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](https://newsmedia.tasnimnews.com/Tasnim/Uploaded/Image/1397/02/27/1397022721311444514170262.jpg)
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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