'I bet you recall this historical World Cup match in 98 and the power it had to unite future generations. Cool little documentary about the power that soccer can have on countries with differences.' Thanks to Francisco for the heads up

After the VERY public political statement made with green wristbands during Iran's 2009 World Cup Qualifier against South Korea in protest against Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s disputed re-election and subsequent lifetime ban handed down for Captain Mehdi Mahdavikia, Ali Karimi, Hosein Ka’abi and Vahid Hashemian, FIFA has sent a letter to the Football ...

"Ali Karimi, Mehdi Mahdavikia and two other Iranian players are 'retired' after sporting green wristbands (as a sign of protest) in their World Cup qualifier in Seoul" (more...)

World events spilled onto the pitch when six members of Iran's national team, in South Korea for a World Cup Qualifier, wore green wristbands - the color used by Mr. Mousavi in his election campaign. (more...)

"Iran and the United States have agreed on the date for two friendly soccer matches to be played between their national teams, the state-run Press TV channel reported on Sunday." The 100,000 seat Azadi Stadium in Tehran, Iran (pictured above) is the largest stadium in Asia.  Security will be important, I would think. (more...)

"According to several news agencies in Iran, the USSF has informed Iran's Football Federation that it is interested in a match between the national teams of the two countries in September. " (more...)

After being passed over twice, Afshin Ghotbi has now been appointed the head coach of the Iraninan National Team. [ISP] (more...)

TEHRAN, Iran (AP)—The first mixed soccer game—females vs. males—since the 1979 Islamic revolution led to swift punishment Monday, as an Iranian soccer club said it had suspended three officials involved and handed out fines of up to $5,000. Iran’s strict Islamic rules ban any physical contact between unrelated men and women, and Iranian women ...