Iran coach Ghalenoei hits out at critics

Ghalenoei

Tehran Times - Iran national football team head coach Amir Ghalenoei has defended his side's performance in the second round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 qualifiers, despite facing criticism from experts.

Brazilian Goalkeeper Polli Pens Nassaji Extension

Luan Polli Gomes

Tasnim – Iranian top-flight football club Nassaji extended the deal of its Brazilian goalkeeper Luan Polli Gomes.

Jahanbakhsh Weighing Up Offers: Agent

Jahanbakhsh Hashemi Moghaddam

Tasnim – Iran international winger Alireza Jahanbakhsh is weighing up offers, his agent Amir Hashemi Moghaddam said.

Osmar Vieira leaves Persepolis: official

Osmar Vieira

Tehran Times - Brazilian coach Osmar Loss Vieira left Iranian football club Persepolis.

Iranian teams learn fate at AFC U17, U20 Asian Cup 2025 Qualifiers

Asian Cup 2025

Tehran Times - The draw for the AFC U17 and U20 Asian Cup 2025 Qualifiers were finalized at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

Iran, Uzbekistan share spoils [VIDEO]

Iran vs Uzbekistan

AFC - Islamic Republic of Iran topped Group E after ending their Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ campaign with a goalless draw against Uzbekistan on Tuesday.

Chadormalu Promoted to 2024-25 IPL

Chadormalu

Tasnim – Chadormalu football club secured its promotion to the 2024-25 Iran Professional League (IPL) on Monday.

Iran defeat Hong Kong in 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier [VIDEO]

Iran defeat Hong Kong

Tehran Times - Iran survived a stiff test from Hong Kong, China to walk away with a 4-2 win in their Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Group E tie on Thursday.

Kheybar promoted to 2024/25 PGPL

Kheybar

Tehran Times - Kheybar have secured promotion to 2024/25 Iran’s Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL) on Wednesday.

Vieira May Leave Persepolis

Osmar Loss Vieira

Tasnim – Persepolis’ Brazilian coach Osmar Loss Vieira will likely leave the Iranian club, local media reported.

Ali Alipour Leaves Gil Vicente

Ali Alipour

Tasnim – Iran international forward Ali Alipour left Portuguese club Gil Vicente.

Hossein Hosseini left out of Iran football squad

Hossein Hosseini

Tehran Times - Esteghlal goalkeeper Hossein Hosseini has been omitted from Iran's 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 Qualifiers – Group E.

Saman Ghoddos Likely to Join Malmo FF

Saman Ghoddos

Tasnim - Saman Ghoddos says he will likely join Swedish club Malmo FF.