Carlos Queiroz Snubs Iranian Football Federation

February 14th, 2011 | By: Afshin Afshar | Comments(0)

Portuguese Coach Carlos Queiroz, who was reported to be on the verge of taking the Team Melli job, has decided not to pursue the possibilities citing family reasons.
According to a report published in the Iranian Students News Agency (ISNA) Ali Kaffashian the Iranian Football Federation (IFF) Chief told reporters that ... [read more]

Khalatbary’s late goal defeats Russia

February 9th, 2011 | By: Afshin Afshar | Comments(1)

Russia’s Sergei Ignashevich (R) and Iran’s Arash Afshin.

Iran defeated Russia by a single goal in their Abu Dhabi friendly.
The goal winning goal was scored by Zob Ahan FC’s attacking midfielder in the final minute of the regular time. Khalatbari, the hero, immediately turned into goat when ... [read more]

The Russians are coming!

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The Russian National Team
Iran and Russia are scheduled to play a friendly in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. On the face of it getting the team back in camp and trying to help them put the disappointing loss to South Korea in the Asian Cup behind them sounds like a good ... [read more]

Carlos Queiroz meets with Iranian Football Federation Officials in Tehran

February 8th, 2011 | By: Afshin Afshar | Comments(0)

Carlos Queiroz (R)
Carlos Queiroz was in Tehran on Tuesday and visited the National Teams’ training facilities, spoke to Iranian Football Federation Officials, and had a press conference.
Reading his comments and responses during the press conference, my initial impression is that he is inclined to continue the negotiations and if all goes ... [read more]

Carlos Queiroz set to take Team Melli job?

February 7th, 2011 | By: Afshin Afshar | Comments(0)

Carlos Queiroz
There are a few rumors floating around that Carlos Queiroz might soon get the Team Melli job.
I first read about it in the Persian section of goal.com and a day later in presstv.ir, which is a semi-official news agency of the Islamic Republic.
According to the English language section of pressTV , ... [read more]

Karimi watches from the bench as Schalke earn a point

February 4th, 2011 | By: Afshin Afshar | Comments(0)

Former Iran international Ali Karimi who recently made a move to Bundesliga side Schalke 04 was on the bench for the match against German leaders Dortmund today.
Thanks to the heroics of Schalke and Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer the match ended a goalless draw. It was an exciting match ... [read more]