PLDC - Israeli Channel 5 has reported that Goni Naor, the Israeli midfielder of Larissa, exchanged shirts with Mehdi Taremi, the Iran national team striker, after Larissa’s goalless draw against Olympiacos.
PLDC - The Iranian Football Federation has announced the national team squad for its upcoming friendly matches against Nigeria and Costa Rica, scheduled for March 27 and March 31, 2026.
PLDC - Atefeh Ramezanizadeh and Fatemeh Pasandideh, two players from Iran’s national women’s football team who sought asylum in Australia following security threats from the Islamic Republic, attended a training session with the Brisbane Roar women’s team.
PLDC - Iran’s Minister of Sports, Ahmad Donyamali, has said that the Iranian government is willing to have the national team play its 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in Mexico instead of the United States.
PLDC - Iran’s Minister of Sports, Ahmad Donyamali, said: “We currently do not have the conditions to participate in the FIFA World Cup.”
PLDC - U.S. President Donald Trump called on Australia to grant asylum to members of the Iran women’s national football team, warning they could face serious danger if forced to return to Iran.
PLDC - Tractor FC secured a 2–0 away win over Al Gharafa SC to book their place in the AFC Champions League Elite Round of 16.
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PLDC - Al Hussein SC staged a comeback to defeat Esteghlal FC 3–2 in the second leg of the AFC Champions League Two Round of 16, advancing 4–2 on aggregate to the quarter-finals.
PLDC - Dragan Skočić is reportedly set to leave Tractor SC, although the club has not yet released an official statement. Reports from Qatar indicate the separation is already happening.
PLDC - Spain’s football federation has withdrawn from a planned friendly against Iran’s national team, citing political pressure following recent events and EU actions.
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PLDC - Sepahan were held to a 2–2 draw by Al Ahli (Qatar) in the first leg of the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26 Round of 16 in Doha.
PLDC - Al Sadd kept their AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26 hopes alive with a 2-0 win over Tractor in Doha.
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PLDC - Al Hussein of Jordan claimed a 1–0 away win over Esteghlal in the first leg of the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26 Round of 16, played at Al Maktoum Stadium in Dubai.