Former Iran assistant McDermott lands Cobh job Michael McDermott, a former assistant coach to Carlos Queiroz with Iran and Qatar, has been announced as the new Cobh Ramblers boss. Soccer • 04 Dec 24
Former Iran assistant McDermott lands Cobh job Michael McDermott, a former assistant coach to Carlos Queiroz with Iran and Qatar, has been announced as the new Cobh Ramblers boss. Soccer • 04 Dec 24
Qatar edge Iran in thriller to reach Asian Cup final Hosts and defending champions Qatar edged Iran 3-2 in a thrilling Asian Cup semi-final as striker Almoez Ali scored the winner to set up a title clash with Jordan. Soccer • 07 Feb 24
Qatar edge Iran in thriller to reach Asian Cup final Hosts and defending champions Qatar edged Iran 3-2 in a thrilling Asian Cup semi-final as striker Almoez Ali scored the winner to set up a title clash with Jordan. Soccer • 07 Feb 24
Updated Asian Cup: Iran knock Japan out to set up Qatar semi Iran knocked four-time champions Japan out of the Asian Cup with a 2-1 victory in their quarter-final clash after skipper Alireza Jahanbakhsh converted a penalty in stoppage time at Education City Stadium in Qatar. Soccer • 03 Feb 24
Updated Asian Cup: Iran knock Japan out to set up Qatar semi Iran knocked four-time champions Japan out of the Asian Cup with a 2-1 victory in their quarter-final clash after skipper Alireza Jahanbakhsh converted a penalty in stoppage time at Education City Stadium in Qatar. Soccer • 03 Feb 24
Asian Cup: Japan and Iraq through to round of 16 Japan beat Indonesia 3-1 in their final Asian Cup Group D game to guarantee a top-two finish and qualify for the last-16 while Iraq went top with maximum points when they sealed a 3-2 win over Vietnam with a 102nd-minute winner. Soccer • 24 Jan 24
Asian Cup: Japan and Iraq through to round of 16 Japan beat Indonesia 3-1 in their final Asian Cup Group D game to guarantee a top-two finish and qualify for the last-16 while Iraq went top with maximum points when they sealed a 3-2 win over Vietnam with a 102nd-minute winner. Soccer • 24 Jan 24
FIFPRO outrage at reports of player facing execution FIFPRO says it is "shocked and sickened" at reports that footballer Amir Nasr-Azadani is facing execution in Iran and has called for the punishment to be revoked. Soccer • 12 Dec 22
FIFPRO outrage at reports of player facing execution FIFPRO says it is "shocked and sickened" at reports that footballer Amir Nasr-Azadani is facing execution in Iran and has called for the punishment to be revoked. Soccer • 12 Dec 22
'Football gods bless those who score' - Queiroz Iran coach Carlos Queiroz said his team deserved at least a draw against the United States after their 1-0 defeat on Tuesday was enough to end the side's dreams at the World Cup. Soccer • 29 Nov 22
'Football gods bless those who score' - Queiroz Iran coach Carlos Queiroz said his team deserved at least a draw against the United States after their 1-0 defeat on Tuesday was enough to end the side's dreams at the World Cup. Soccer • 29 Nov 22
World Cup 2022: Wales 0-3 England, Iran 0-1 USA recap Group B concludes with England cruising past Wales to top spot, while USA beat Iran to take second place. Soccer • 29 Nov 22
World Cup 2022: Wales 0-3 England, Iran 0-1 USA recap Group B concludes with England cruising past Wales to top spot, while USA beat Iran to take second place. Soccer • 29 Nov 22
World Cup 2022: What to expect on Day 10 The breakfast game no more, as we move into Day 10 of the Qatar World Cup, and while the two early time-slots bid adieu, there are still four games to look forward to on Tuesday. Soccer • 29 Nov 22
World Cup 2022: What to expect on Day 10 The breakfast game no more, as we move into Day 10 of the Qatar World Cup, and while the two early time-slots bid adieu, there are still four games to look forward to on Tuesday. Soccer • 29 Nov 22
Bale: Loss to Iran 'difficult to take' Gareth Bale admitted he was "gutted" by Wales' last-gasp 2-0 defeat by Iran which left their World Cup hopes in tatters. Soccer • 25 Nov 22
Bale: Loss to Iran 'difficult to take' Gareth Bale admitted he was "gutted" by Wales' last-gasp 2-0 defeat by Iran which left their World Cup hopes in tatters. Soccer • 25 Nov 22
Bale urges schools to tune in for 'mini-history lesson' Gareth Bale has asked teachers in Wales to let children watch a World Cup "mini-history lesson" in Qatar when the national side take on Iran. Soccer • 25 Nov 22
Bale urges schools to tune in for 'mini-history lesson' Gareth Bale has asked teachers in Wales to let children watch a World Cup "mini-history lesson" in Qatar when the national side take on Iran. Soccer • 25 Nov 22
World Cup 2022: What to expect on Day 6 The second round of fixtures kick off on Friday as the stakes go up with teams set to play their way into the knock-out phase or out of contention to progress at the World Cup. Soccer • 25 Nov 22
World Cup 2022: What to expect on Day 6 The second round of fixtures kick off on Friday as the stakes go up with teams set to play their way into the knock-out phase or out of contention to progress at the World Cup. Soccer • 25 Nov 22
Joe Allen set to return for Wales against Iran Joe Allen has been declared fit for Wales' World Cup match against Iran on Friday. Soccer • 24 Nov 22
Joe Allen set to return for Wales against Iran Joe Allen has been declared fit for Wales' World Cup match against Iran on Friday. Soccer • 24 Nov 22
Saka feeling the love after star showing against Iran Bukayo Saka hit a brace as England started their World Cup campaign with a fine win over Iran - before praising the outpouring of support he received after his Euro 2020 ordeal. Soccer • 21 Nov 22
Saka feeling the love after star showing against Iran Bukayo Saka hit a brace as England started their World Cup campaign with a fine win over Iran - before praising the outpouring of support he received after his Euro 2020 ordeal. Soccer • 21 Nov 22
England start with a bang and put six past hapless Iran England hammered Iran 6-2 in an emphatic World Cup opener thanks to two goals from Bukayo Saka and strikes by Jude Bellingham and Raheem Sterling, before substitutes Marcus Rashford and Jack Grealish rounded off the rout. Soccer • 21 Nov 22
England start with a bang and put six past hapless Iran England hammered Iran 6-2 in an emphatic World Cup opener thanks to two goals from Bukayo Saka and strikes by Jude Bellingham and Raheem Sterling, before substitutes Marcus Rashford and Jack Grealish rounded off the rout. Soccer • 21 Nov 22
World Cup digest: Kane to have scan on ankle England captain Harry Kane is set to have a scan on his right ankle before Friday's World Cup match against the United States. Soccer • 22 Nov 22
World Cup digest: Kane to have scan on ankle England captain Harry Kane is set to have a scan on his right ankle before Friday's World Cup match against the United States. Soccer • 22 Nov 22
World Cup 2022: Senegal 0-2 Netherlands recap The action as it happened as Netherlands overcame a tricky test against Senegal thanks to two late goals Soccer • 25 Nov 22
World Cup 2022: Senegal 0-2 Netherlands recap The action as it happened as Netherlands overcame a tricky test against Senegal thanks to two late goals Soccer • 25 Nov 22
World Cup 2022: England 6-2 Iran recap Gareth Southgate's England got their World Cup campaign off to a flying start, putting six goals past a hapless Iran defence. Here's how it happpened. Soccer • 21 Nov 22
World Cup 2022: England 6-2 Iran recap Gareth Southgate's England got their World Cup campaign off to a flying start, putting six goals past a hapless Iran defence. Here's how it happpened. Soccer • 21 Nov 22
'Conditions in Iran not right' - captain Hajsafi Iran captain Ehsan Hajsafi called for change and sent condolences to bereaved families ahead of a World Cup opener against England that pales into insignificance given the human rights atrocities taking place at home. Soccer • 20 Nov 22
'Conditions in Iran not right' - captain Hajsafi Iran captain Ehsan Hajsafi called for change and sent condolences to bereaved families ahead of a World Cup opener against England that pales into insignificance given the human rights atrocities taking place at home. Soccer • 20 Nov 22
Skocic reinstated as Iran boss following outcry by fans Dragan Skocic has been reinstated as head coach of Iran after a meeting between the board of directors of the Iranian Football Federation and its technical committee. Soccer • 17 Jul 22
Skocic reinstated as Iran boss following outcry by fans Dragan Skocic has been reinstated as head coach of Iran after a meeting between the board of directors of the Iranian Football Federation and its technical committee. Soccer • 17 Jul 22
Jordan demands investigation into Iran footballer's sex Jordan has called on the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to launch an investigation to determine the sex of a goalkeeper on the Iranian women's football team. Soccer • 15 Nov 21
Jordan demands investigation into Iran footballer's sex Jordan has called on the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to launch an investigation to determine the sex of a goalkeeper on the Iranian women's football team. Soccer • 15 Nov 21
IOC 'shocked' by execution of Iranian wrestler Afkari The International Olympic Committee has described reports confirming the execution of Iranian wrestler Navid Afkari as "deeply upsetting" amid mounting calls for sporting sanctions. Olympics • 12 Sep 20
IOC 'shocked' by execution of Iranian wrestler Afkari The International Olympic Committee has described reports confirming the execution of Iranian wrestler Navid Afkari as "deeply upsetting" amid mounting calls for sporting sanctions. Olympics • 12 Sep 20
FIFA: Iran must allow female fans to attend games FIFA President Gianni Infantino has called on Iran to address the "unacceptable situation" of women being banned from attending football matches. Soccer • 19 Sep 19
FIFA: Iran must allow female fans to attend games FIFA President Gianni Infantino has called on Iran to address the "unacceptable situation" of women being banned from attending football matches. Soccer • 19 Sep 19
850 women gain entry to Asian final in Tehran In a historic move, 850 women were permitted to attend the Asian Champions League final in Tehran this afternoon, bringing an end to almost four decades of exclusion from top club matches in the country. Soccer • 10 Nov 18
850 women gain entry to Asian final in Tehran In a historic move, 850 women were permitted to attend the Asian Champions League final in Tehran this afternoon, bringing an end to almost four decades of exclusion from top club matches in the country. Soccer • 10 Nov 18
Anthony Stokes makes move to Iran Anthony Stokes has made a shock move to Iranian club side Tractor Sazi. Soccer • 20 Jul 18
Anthony Stokes makes move to Iran Anthony Stokes has made a shock move to Iranian club side Tractor Sazi. Soccer • 20 Jul 18
Queiroz laments lack of 'justice' as Iran make exit Carlos Queiroz claimed Iran deserved to beat Portugal and progress to the last 16 after the dramatic 1-1 draw which brought their World Cup to an end. World Cup 2018 • 26 Jun 18
Queiroz laments lack of 'justice' as Iran make exit Carlos Queiroz claimed Iran deserved to beat Portugal and progress to the last 16 after the dramatic 1-1 draw which brought their World Cup to an end. World Cup 2018 • 26 Jun 18
