USMNT Fends off Iran 1-0 to Advance to Knockout Stage
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No reason has been given...
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By Simon Evans
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The Islamic Republic News...
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Anti-cybercrime officers are also investigating the...
Soccer – Iran’s Persepolis Wins Sixth Title in Seven Seasons
By Michael Church
HONG KONG, May 22 (Reuters) - Talking points for the week in Asian football:
IRAN'S PERSEPOLIS WIN SIXTH TITLE IN SEVEN SEASONS
Persepolis won the league title in Iran for the sixth time in seven seasons...
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By Michael Church
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Olympics-Iran’s Judo World Champion Mollaei to Fight for Mongolia in Tokyo
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