Tag archive for ‘Iran’
By Danny Phillips On Wednesday, May 12th, 2010
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Afshin Ghotbi Iran Must Unite For Asian Cup

Iran coach Afshin Ghotbi has called for the whole nation to get behind his side as they prepare to end Team Melli’s 35-year wait for the Asian Cup. “Iran has not won the Asian Cup championship title since More...

By Jennifer Laurence On Wednesday, January 6th, 2010
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Iran Qualify For Asian Cup After Convincingly Winning 3-1 Against Singapore

Iran secure their place at the Asian Cup 2011 in Qatar after beating Singapore with a convincing 3-1 scoreline today. Nigerian-born stopper Precious Emuejeraye felled X in the box, allowing Hadi Aghili to step More...

By footballholic On Friday, November 20th, 2009
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Iran Without European Stars Against Jordan

Iran can take a huge step towards qualification for the 2011 Asian Cup on Sunday by defeating Jordan but they will have to do it without  their European stars. Spanish-based Javad Nekounam and Masoud Shojaei will More...

By footballholic On Wednesday, November 11th, 2009
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Iran Defeated Iceland 1-0 in Tehran Friendly

Iran (AP Photo/Min Kyung-hoon) Iran defeated Iceland by a single goal in Tehran’s Azadi stadium to win their friendly in advance of the Asian Cup qualifier versus Jordan this weekend. The friendly match which More...

By footballholic On Tuesday, April 7th, 2009
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Mayeli Kohan Chosen As New Iran Head Coach

Nine days following the dismissal of Ali Daei as Iran’s head coach, Football Federation Iran (FFIRI) has announced Mohammad Mayeli Kohan as the new boss.  More...

By footballholic On Wednesday, February 11th, 2009
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Park’s Goal Give Korea A Point Against Iran

Asian Football News – In an intense and entertaining match, Javad Nekounam looked to have done enough to put Iran on top of Group Two at the halfway stage only for Park Ji-sung to earn a deserved draw for More...