For USMNT, the 2026 World Cup cycle starts now
Doug McIntyre Soccer Journalist The 2026 World Cup cycle technically began for the United States men’s national team back in M...
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Foreign coaches face uphill battle in Iran football
TEHRAN – Paco Jemez’s departure from Tractor football team highlights the ongoing struggles of foreign coaches in Iran&#...
Former Ajax coach John van ‘t Schip shortlisted to lead Persepolis
TEHRAN – Canadian – Dutch football coach John van ‘t Schip has been reportedly shortlisted to lead Iranian giants...
Former Barca striker El Haddadi joins Esteghlal
TEHRAN – Esteghlal, one of the most prestigious clubs in Iranian football, has signed Spanish forward Munir El Haddadi. Munir El Had...
Former champion Japan in search of new history at Women’s World Cup
Futoshi Ikeda guided Japan to the Women’s Under-20 World Cup title in 2018, and last year his team was the runner-up to Spain...
Former Chelsea, Real Madrid star Eden Hazard retires from soccer
Eden Hazard is putting an end to a 16-year injury-hit career marked by great success at the club level and unfulfilled promise with...
Former coach Hashemi optimistic on Iran’s chance in 2023 FIBA World Cup
TEHRAN – Basketball expert, Mostafa Hashemi, believes that Iran national basketball team’s group at the 2023 FIBA World Cup is...
Former Esteghlal, Persepolis player Elong Elong dies
TEHRAN – Jacques Elong Elong, former midfielder of Esteghlal and Persepolis football teams, died in a traffic accident. The 40...
Former Germany midfielder Mesut Özil retires at 34
Former Germany midfielder Mesut Özil, who won the World Cup in 2014, retired from soccer Wednesday at the age of 34. Özil said injur...
Former Inter coach Stramaccioni praises Taremi
TEHRAN – Former Inter coach Andrea Stramaccioni feels Mehdi Taremi can make the difference under Simone Inzaghi this season. S...