Archive for the 'Iran' Category
Possible US vs Iran Match in Tehran?
"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. "
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Afshin Ghotbi Appointed New Iran Manager
After being passed over twice, Afshin Ghotbi has now been appointed the head coach of the Iraninan National Team.
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Forbidden: Men vs Women in Iran
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 ...
If you’re from Southern California, then you know Afshin
UPDATE - Afshin Ghotbi has taken Iranian Club Persepolis FC to the final day of the season, winning 2-1 and taking the Championship.
Big ups to Afshin for sticking to his morals after being royally screwed by the Iranian Football Federation. First he had been named the Head Coach of Iran, the next it was Ali Daei.
When Fifa.com talks, I ...
