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Al Sailiya, Al Rayyan eye AFC Champions League group stage
Rayyan meet Iranian powerhouse Esteghlal in the play-offs while Sailiya take on Shahr Khodro.
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Iran says banned from hosting international football
Iran federation's spokesman said they are prepared to host foreign teams and has guaranteed match security to the AFC, calling…
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Iran’s Esteghlal break with Italian coach Stramaccioni
Esteghlal are set to soon name retired club veteran Farhad Majidi as the new coach.
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Iran women to attend football match freely for first time in decades
Reformists have welcomed the latest move, but conservatives have come out strongly against it.
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FIFA delegation in Iran amid women stadium ban row
Iran has barred female spectators from football and other stadiums since 1981, with clerics arguing they must be protected from…
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Anthem boos as protest-hit Hong Kong slump to Iran
Booing the national anthem has become common at Hong Kong's home games.
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Qatar volleyball team to have training camp in China
The team is preparing for the Asian Championship to be held in Tehran, Iran, from September 11 to 22.
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FIFA pushes Iran to allow female football fans back into stadiums
Women were not permitted to attend the friendly between Iran and Syria earlier this month.
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Belgium’s Wilmots signs on as Iran coach
The former Belgian striker had travelled to Iran earlier this month and was expected to sign a $1.2 million a…
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Belgium’s Wilmots leaves Iran without signing coaching deal
The former Belgian striker had arrived in Iran on Wednesday and was expected to sign a $1.2 million a year…
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