FIFA to Engage with Iran to Lift Ban on Women in Stadiums
By Heba Kanso
BEIRUT, Nov 8 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - World football's governing body FIFA said on Thursday it would work with Iran to end a long-running ban on women attending matches but offered no...
Soccer-U.S. Defends Iran World Cup Travel Restrictions, Says Discussions Ongoing
By Nick Said
HOUSTON, June 20 (Reuters) - The United States will continue to assess the Iran squad's travel arrangements at the World Cup but for now the original plan remains in place despite the team saying they would lodge a complaint...
Soccer-Iranians Should Be Safe in Hong Kong Despite Protests, Says Coach
HONG KONG, Sept 9 (Reuters) - Iran's soccer players have nothing to fear from anti-government protests in Hong Kong, said the head coach of the city's representative team, despite an unsuccessful bid by the...
Soccer-Iran’s Bam Khatoon to play South Korea in Women’s Asian Champions League
By Michael Church
Jan 8 (Reuters) - Reigning continental champions Urawa Red Diamonds will face China's Wuhan Jiangda in the quarter-finals of the Asian Women's Champions League in March after the draw for the last eight of...
US Eases Restrictions on Iran’s World Cup Team, Allowing Them in a Day Earlier
By Jasper Ward
WASHINGTON, June 23 (Reuters) - The United States eased restrictions on the Iran squad's travel arrangements at the World Cup on Tuesday, allowing them to travel two days before their next match, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security...
Soccer- Iran’s Esteghlal Draws With Uzbekistan’s Pakhtakor in Asian Champions League
By Michael Church
HONG KONG, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Ivan Toney came off the bench to score twice and earn Al-Ahli a 2-1 win over Al-Ain on Monday that moves the Saudi side into the knockout rounds...
Soccer-Amid Disruption of War, Islamic Republic’s Aging Squad Eye World Cup Progress
By Michael Church
June 2 (Reuters) - The build-up to Iran's fourth straight World Cup appearance has been heavily disrupted by the conflict with the United States and Israel, leaving coach Amir Ghalenoei little time to raise fitness...
Soccer-Iran Gives FIFA Commitment on Women’s Access to Matches – Source
By Simon Evans
DOHA, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Iran's Football Federation has given world governing body FIFA a written commitment that women will be allowed to attend matches in the domestic club league, a source with...
FIFA Says Talks With Iran’s FA Ahead Of World Cup Were Positive
By Ali Kucukgocmen
ISTANBUL, May 16 (Reuters) - FIFA Secretary-General Mattias Grafstrom held a constructive and positive meeting with Iran's FA (FFIRI) President Mehdi Taj on Saturday, he told Reuters, expressing confidence about the country's participation at this...
Soccer-Iran’s Azmoun Joins Emirati Side Shabab Al-Ahli
July 29 (Reuters) - Iran forward Sardar Azmoun has joined Shabab Al-Ahli from Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen, the Emirates Pro League side said on Monday.
"Shabab Al-Ahli is the best" the 29-year-old said in a video posted...
