Iranian footballer bundled away by security & BANNED after ‘hugging female fan who wasn’t wearing a hijab’

AN Iranian footballer has been banned for one match after hugging a female fan who reportedly wasn’t wearing a hijab. Goalkeeper Hossein...
THE SCOTTISH SUN 11 minutes ago

Iranian footballer bundled away by security & BANNED after ‘hugging female fan who wasn't wearing a hijab'

AN Iranian footballer has been banned for one match after hugging a female fan who reportedly wasn’t wearing a hijab. Goalkeeper Hossein Hosseini,...
THE SUN 14 minutes ago

Iran keeper is 'BANNED and fined £3,800' after being pushed away for hugging a female fan whose hijab had fallen, because it was 'unprofessional' - and broke Islamic laws about contact with opposite sex

Hossein Hosseini, goalkeeper for Esteghlal - one of the top teams in Iran - has been reprimanded by the Iranian football federation after he...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE 3 hours ago

Iran goalkeeper is 'BANNED and fined £3,800' for hugging a female fan whose hijab had fallen, because it was 'unprofessional' - and broke Islamic laws about contact with opposite sex

Hossein Hosseini, goalkeeper for Esteghlal - one of the top teams in Iran - has been reprimanded by the Iranian football federation after he...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE 4 hours ago

Iran suspends and fines its international goalkeeper after he hugged a woman at the end of a match

Hossein Hosseini, goalkeeper of Esteghlal Tehran, was officially suspended by the Iranian Football Federation for "misbehaving towards match...
MARCA.COM 4 hours ago

Preview - Q-final: IR Iran v Kyrgyz Republic

Bangkok: Islamic Republic of Iran will be on high alert when they face Kyrgyz Republic in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand™ 2024 quarter-finals at...
THE-AFC.COM 8 hours ago

Group D: IR Iran send title warning

Bangkok: Islamic Republic of Iran were at their best as they sailed 4-0 past Kuwait in their AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand™ 2024 Group D tie at the...
THE-AFC.COM 24 hours ago

Esteghlal keeper Hosseini sanctioned for hugging female fan

April 22 – Esteghlal goalkeeper Hossein Hosseini has been summoned by Iranian authorities to explain why he embraced a female fan at the end of a...
INSIDE WORLD FOOTBALL Apr 22

Group D: IR Iran eyeing perfect record; Afghanistan seeking to create history

Bangkok: Already qualified Islamic Republic of Iran face second place Kuwait in Group D of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand™ 2024 on Monday.
THE-AFC.COM Apr 21

Group D: Bahrain 3-5 IR Iran

Bangkok: Islamic Republic of Iran became the first team from Group D to secure a spot in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand™ 2024 quarter-finals...
THE-AFC.COM Apr 20

talkSPORT betting tips – Best Scottish Grand National bets for Saturday at Ayr

The Scottish Grand National is the major attraction at Ayr on Saturday as its two-day meeting finishes with a bang. There is also the Scottish...
TALKSPORT Apr 19

Group D: IR Iran 3-1 Afghanistan

Bangkok: Islamic Republic of Iran got their AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand™ 2024 Group D campaign off to a strong start at Hua Mark Indoor Stadium...
THE-AFC.COM Apr 18

Girl, 7, fighting for life after being hit by shrapnel from Iranian missile as family say they’re ‘praying all the time’

A YOUNG girl hit by fragments of an intercepted Iranian missile in Israel at the weekend is fighting for her life in hospital. The heartbreaking...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Apr 17

Girl, 7, fighting for life after being hit by shrapnel from Iranian missile as family say they’re ‘praying all the time'

A YOUNG girl hit by fragments of an intercepted Iranian missile in Israel at the weekend is fighting for her life in hospital. The heartbreaking...
THE SUN Apr 17

Brit holidaymakers face cancelled flights & longer journeys following ‘biggest single air travel disruption since 2001’

BRIT holidaymakers are being warned to expect cancelled flights and longer plane journeys following the ‘biggest single disruption to air travel...
THE SUN Apr 15

David Cameron claims Tories deserve to win election and says recovery for party not impossible – UK politics live

Foreign secretary talks up party's prospects – and his ‘very good boss' Rishi Sunak – on morning broadcast round Good morning. David Cameron, the...
THE GUARDIAN Apr 15

Inter Milan Eye Up Napoli Duo As Alternatives To Genoa Breakout Star

Inter Milan are considering Napoli’s Giacomo Raspadori and Giovanni Simeone as alternative targets to Albert Gudmundsson. This according to Italian...
SEMPREINTER.COM Apr 14

Can Roma Solidify Hold on Fifth With Win Over Udinese?

Photo by sportinfoto/DeFodi Images via Getty ImagesThis might seem like a less important match than the return leg of the Europa League...
CHIESADITOTTI.COM Apr 13

Iran FIFA World Cup Star To Join Inter Milan As Non-EU Player Due Due To Slow Citizenship Process

Porto striker Mehdi Taremi will reportedly join Inter Milan in the summer as a non-EU player as he won’t be able to obtain his Portuguese passport...
SEMPREINTER.COM Apr 12

Opponent review – Iranian wrestling champ's complex battle for asylum

Payman Maadi brings a fierce intelligence to his portrayal of a refugee seeking a secure new home for his family in Sweden Bennett Miller's...
THE GUARDIAN Apr 9

Central & South Asia Wrap: Esteghlal lose ground as Persepolis close in

Tehran: League leaders Esteghlal dropped points but stayed top of the Iran Pro League, while Mumbai City FC maintained their lead over Mohun Bagan...
THE-AFC.COM Apr 8

Porto Coach On Playing Time For Inter Milan Bound Iran Star: ‘He’s Staying Focused, He Really Wants To Play’

Porto coach Sergio Conceicao says that Inter Milan-bound striker Mehdi Taremi is focused and “really wants to play.” The coach spoke about the...
SEMPREINTER.COM Apr 6

Iran Star “Punished” By Porto But Already Set An Objective At Inter Milan Next Season

Porto star Mehdi Taremi is enduring difficult times in his last months in Portugal but is already looking forward to achieving an objective at...
SEMPREINTER.COM Apr 5

Inter Milan Identify Serie A Breakout Star & Atletico Madrid Defender As Their Two Main Summer Transfer Targets

Inter Milan have now pinpointed Genoa striker Alfred Gudmundsson and Atletico Madrid defender Mario Hermoso as their primary targets for the...
SEMPREINTER.COM Apr 5

Porto Coach Explains Lack Of Playing Time For Inter Milan Bound Star: “Not Saddened By His Decision To Leave”

Porto manager Sergio Conceicao insists that the lack of Minutes of Mehdi Taremi has nothing to do with his imminent move to Inter Milan. The Iran...
SEMPREINTER.COM Apr 4

Just 54 Minutes On The Pitch For Porto For Iran Star Since Asian Cup – Inter Milan Transfer Looms

Porto striker Mehdi Taremi has received just 54 minutes of playing time since the Asian Cup, with a summer move to Inter Milan in sight. This is...
SEMPREINTER.COM Apr 3

PHOTO: Alejandro Garnacho x Receba! Man Utd youngster hits Cristiano Ronaldo ‘nap’ celebration alongside TikTok star in unusual link-up

Manchester United youngster Alejandro Garnacho hit Cristiano Ronaldo's trademark 'nap' celebration alongside TikTok star Iran 'Receba' Ferreira.
GOAL.COM Apr 1

FAB call on Moshiri to communicate

The Everton Fan Advisory Board have published the letter they recently sent to Farhad Moshiri, in which they call on the British-Iranian...
TOFFEEWEB Mar 27

‘They can be exploited': clubs help young footballers navigate digital age

Child prodigies attract huge followings but Premier League clubs are warning against the consequences of early fame As a six-year-old with four...
THE GUARDIAN Mar 27

Ghalenoei wants a sharper IR Iran, Andersen sees positives in Hong Kong, China

Ashgabat: Amir Ghalenoei is demanding more potency from his Islamic Republic of Iran team despite having secured a spot at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 27

Group E: Turkmenistan 0-1 IR Iran

Ashgabat: Islamic Republic of Iran advanced to the third round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers and booked their place at the AFC Asian Cup...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 26

Preview - Group E: Uzbekistan v Hong Kong, China; Turkmenistan v IR Iran

Ashgabat: Islamic Republic of Iran will aim to confirm their place in the next stage when they face Turkmenistan in their Preliminary Joint...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 25

Preview: Turkmenistan vs. Iran - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Turkmenistan and Iran, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK Mar 24

Poland & Iran Internationals Ready To Add Goals & Assist To Inter Milan Next Season

Piotr Zielinski and Mehdi Taremi could give Inter Milan a major boost in terms of both goals and assists next season. This is highlighted in...
SEMPREINTER.COM Mar 23

IR Iran, Uzbekistan set to book spots

Hong Kong: Islamic Republic of Iran and Uzbekistan left themselves well placed to advance from Group E of the Preliminary Joint Qualification –...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 22

Iran, Uzbekistan set to book spots

Hong Kong: Islamic Republic of Iran and Uzbekistan left themselves well placed to advance from Group E of the Preliminary Joint Qualification –...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 22

Group E: IR Iran 5-0 Turkmenistan

Tehran: Defender Hossein Kanani scored twice as the Islamic Republic of Iran cruised to a 5-0 win over Turkmenistan in Tehran on Thursday to stay...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 21

Porto Star May Have Already Undergone Inter Milan Medical Outside Of Italy

Porto striker Mehdi Taremi may have already undergone his medicals on a summer transfer to Inter Milan. This according to today’s print edition of...
SEMPREINTER.COM Mar 20

Preview - Group E: Hong Kong, China v Uzbekistan; IR Iran v Turkmenistan

Kuala Lumpur: Uzbekistan will welcome back star forward Eldor Shomurodov for the first of two matches against Hong Kong, China in Group E of the...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 20

Preview: Iran vs. Turkmenistan - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Iran and Turkmenistan, including predictions, team news and possible...
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK Mar 19

FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC Asian Qualifiers: March Match Schedule

During FIFA Matchday, one of the confederations that will see official activity is the AFC. Here you can watch which games and what dates and times...
BOLAVIP US Mar 18

Central & South Asia Wrap: Esteghlal keep Persepolis at bay; Mumbai City scale summit

Tehran:  Esteghlal remain in pole position in the Iran Pro League, maintaining their three-point lead over Persepolis.
THE-AFC.COM Mar 18

Porto Star Not Enough – Inter Milan Seeking Additional Attacking Reinforcement For Next Season

Despite securing the services of Mehdi Taremi, Inter Milan are reportedly still searching the market for another striker. The Nerazzurri have...
SEMPREINTER.COM Mar 14

The Highest Scoring Game At FIFA World Cup 2022

England vs IR Iran Highlights | 2022 #FIFAWorldCup
FOOTBALLNEWS Mar 11

Central & South Asia Wrap: Esteghlal, Persepolis tied at the top; Mohun Bagan earn playoffs berth

New Delhi: Esteghlal and Persepolis won their respective matches to remain on top and second respectively while Sepahan suffered a shock defeat to...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 11

Inside bloody Roma ultras who target Brits including vicious knife-wielding Fedayn firm after two Brighton fans stabbed

ROME is a historic football city known for its talent on the pitch and incredible fans up in the stands – but on too many occasions this unwavering...
THE SUN Mar 7

Central and South Asia Wrap: Esteghlal back to winning ways; Odisha and Mumbai City rejoice

Tehran: Esteghlal FC remained three points clear of defending champions Persepolis at the top of the table after a week of exciting matches in the...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 4

Central & South Asia Wrap: Persepolis hot on Esteghlal's heels; Odisha and Basundhara slip

Tehran: Defending champions Persepolis narrowed the gap at the top of the Iran Pro League with a 2-0 victory over Tractor after leaders Esteghlal...
THE-AFC.COM Feb 26

AFC President congratulates Asian teams and match officials at FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2024

Kuala Lumpur: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has congratulated the Islamic Republic of Iran for...
THE-AFC.COM Feb 26

IR Iran take bronze in style

Dubai: Islamic Republic of Iran claimed third place in the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2024 Dubai with a 6-1 win over Belarus on Sunday.
THE-AFC.COM Feb 25

IR Iran's title dream ended by Brazil

Dubai: Islamic Republic of Iran were denied a place in the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2024 Dubai final by a brilliant Brazilian comeback on...
THE-AFC.COM Feb 24

IR Iran to face Brazil in semis

Dubai: Islamic Republic of Iran came from behind to defeat United Arab Emirates 2-1 to book their spot in the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2024...
THE-AFC.COM Feb 22

Porto v Arsenal: Champions League last 16, first leg – live

Updates from the 8pm GMT kick-off in Portugal Live scoreboard – Wednesday's | drop Barry an email Porto lost their Nigerian left-back Zaidu...
THE GUARDIAN Feb 21

International goalkeepers score three goals in a match including incredible strike after NINE keep-ups

IRAN’S goalkeepers scored three goals in their latest Beach Soccer World Cup match. Team Melli beat Tahiti 5-3 in their final group match in the...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Feb 21

Porto vs Arsenal LIVE commentary: Gunners seek first-leg lead as Arteta eyes first Champions League quarter-final since 2010 – kick-off time, team news and how to follow

Arsenal travel to Portugal this week for the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 clash against Porto, live on talkSPORT 2. The Gunners...
TALKSPORT Feb 20

'Ridiculous' Porto star player now ruled out of Champions League clash v Arsenal

FC Porto’s star striker Mehdi Taremi is now officially out of tomorrow’s UEFA Champions League clash against Arsenal. The Iranian international has...
ARSENAL INSIDER Feb 20

IR Iran, UAE set up quarter-final clash

Dubai: Islamic Republic of Iran will face United Arab Emirates in the quarter-finals after both concluded their FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE...
THE-AFC.COM Feb 19

Champions League Transfer Battle – Inter Milan Sign Iran & Canada FIFA World Cup Stars Ahead Of Atletico Madrid

Not just battling on the pitch, Inter Milan have signed Tajon Buchanan and Mehdi Taremi ahead of Atletico Madrid. Spanish outlet Marca, via...
SEMPREINTER.COM Feb 19

When was Michael J Fox diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease?

MICHAEL J Fox made a surprise appearance on stage during the 2024 Baftas to present the final award of the night. Given his battle with Parkinson’s...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Feb 19

When was Michael J Fox diagnosed with Parkinson's disease?

MICHAEL J Fox made a surprise appearance on stage during the 2024 Baftas to present the final award of the night. Given his battle with Parkinson’s...
THE SUN Feb 19

Central & South Asia Wrap: Esteghlal maintain lead; Mohun Bagan in red hot form

Tehran: Esteghlal secured their 10th Iran Pro League victory with 1-0 win over Sanat Naft to maintain a four-point lead at the top while defending...
THE-AFC.COM Feb 19

UAE book historic knockout stage spot, IR Iran also through

Dubai: Ali Mohammad was the hero as his goal in extra-time earned United Arab Emirates a 3-2 win over USA and a place in the knockout stage of the...
THE-AFC.COM Feb 17

Cristiano Ronaldo's partner Georgina Rodriguez censored in Iran because of her butt

Cristiano Ronaldo's partner's butt has been retouched by a Tehran media outlet  Leer
MARCA.COM Feb 17

Porto Coach On Cancelled Medicals Of Inter Milan Bound Striker: “I Don’t Work At The Airport, Respect Taremi Who Is Porto’s Third All Time Goalscorer”

Porto coach Sergio Conceicao came to the defense of Mehdi Taremi ahead of his widely expected move to Inter Milan. The Iranian striker has...
SEMPREINTER.COM Feb 16

Georgina Rodriguez shakes her bum in dance class after Iranian newspaper edits out her famous backside

GEORGINA RODRIQUEZ shook her famous backside in a dance class – having recently had her bum edited by an Iranian newspaper. Cristiano Ronaldo’s...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Feb 16

Cristiano Ronaldo’s WAG has bum flattened by picture editors in Iranian newspaper

Georgina Rodriguez, Cristiano Ronaldo's better half, has seen her bum digitally altered by an Iranian newspaper as she wore a figure hugging dress...
DAILY STAR Feb 16

Does my bum look small in this? Georgina Rodriguez's curvy rear is censored by prudish Iranian regime publication in Cristiano Ronaldo's family birthday snap

The 30-year-old, who is in a relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo, was pictured in a family photo to celebrate the Portuguese football superstar's...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Feb 16

Cristiano Ronaldo’s partner Georgina has bum edited out of picture by hardline Iranian newspaper

MODEL Georgina Rodriguez has had her curvaceous bum censored — by the hardline Iranian regime. Her rounded buttocks were digitally altered to look...
THE SUN Feb 15

UAE enjoy dream start; IR Iran fight back to beat Spain

Dubai: United Arab Emirates kicked off their FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2024 Dubai Group A campaign with a 2-1 win over Egypt on Thursday.
THE-AFC.COM Feb 15

Fifa Beach Soccer World Cup 2024: Schedule, results, start time, TV channel, stream as tournament kicks off in Dubai

THE Fifa Beach Soccer World Cup is upon us as sixteen of the best teams in the world come together to win the biggest prize in the sport. This...
THE SUN Feb 15

Iran FIFA World Cup Star Already Betrothed To Inter Milan Despite Postponed Medical

Porto striker Mehdi Taremi will sign for Inter Milan despite the recent delay in his medical checks. The Iranian was scheduled to land in the...
SEMPREINTER.COM Feb 14

Inter Milan & Porto Infuriated As Iran FIFA World Cup Star’s Scheduled Medical Gets Leaked

Inter Milan and Porto were both irked when news outlets leaked the scheduled medical of Mehdi Taremi, albeit for different reasons. The...
SEMPREINTER.COM Feb 14

Ex Iran Coach Brands Inter Milan Bound Striker ‘Playmaker In Attack,’ Compares To Lazio Captain

Former Iran and Persepolis coach Branko Ivanovic feels that Inter Milan bound striker Mehdi Taremi is similar in profile to Ciro Immobile. Ivanovic...
SEMPREINTER.COM Feb 13

Iran FIFA World Cup Star’s Medicals On Inter Milan Move Postponed From Today

The medicals for striker Mehdi Taremi on his summer free transfer from Porto to Inter Milan have been temporarily postponed. This according to...
SEMPREINTER.COM Feb 13

Iran FIFA World Cup Star To Undergo Inter Milan Medicals Tomorrow Ahead Of Summer Move From Porto

Inter Milan have scheduled the medicals for striker Mehdi Taremi to arrive on a free transfer from Porto next summer for tomorrow. This according...
SEMPREINTER.COM Feb 12

Celtic are stronger than Rangers says Daizen Maeda as Japan star insists he’ll learn from Asian Cup heartache

HIS COUNTRY was on the end of a shock in the Asian Cup — but Daizen Maeda says that won’t be the case at his club. Japan were knocked out of the...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Feb 11

Qatar star scores cool penalty in Asia Cup final before pulling off magic trick as fans call it ‘best celebration ever’

QATAR conjured up some magic in their Asia Cup final victory over Jordan. The Gulf State, who previously won the Asia Cup in 2019, went 1-0...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Feb 10

SF: IR Iran v Qatar: Facts & Figures

Doha: Islamic Republic of Iran will be determined to continue their journey towards a long awaited fourth AFC Asian Cup™ title when they face Qatar...
THE-AFC.COM Feb 6

SF - IR Iran v Qatar: How they got there

Doha: Islamic Republic of Iran and Qatar will square off in the semi-finals of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ on Wednesday.
THE-AFC.COM Feb 6

Jahanbakhsh: IR Iran determined to deliver

Doha: The Islamic Republic of Iran will be appearing in the AFC Asian Cup™ semi-finals for the second tournament in a row after Saturday’s...
THE-AFC.COM Feb 6

Wataru Endo Set to Rejoin Liverpool Training This Week

Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty ImagesThe defensive midfielder and Japan captain will be an option for Jürgen Klopp against Burnley on the weekend....
SBNATION.COM Feb 5

Iran - Qatar predictions

SPORTYTRADER Feb 5

Tomiyasu on way back to Arsenal after shock Japan defeat

Tomiyasu’s Japan knocked out of the Asian cup Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu will be heading back to London after being knocked out of this...
JUSTARSENAL.COM Feb 5

Iran vs Qatar: Asian Cup prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds

Defending champions meet Team Melli for a place in the final
EVENING STANDARD Feb 5

Preview: Iran vs. Qatar - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Asian Cup clash between Iran and Qatar, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK Feb 5

Daizen Maeda focused on Celtic return as 'back on the grind' message delivered over Japan Asian Cup exit

Japan suffered a shock exit to Iran in the Asian Cup and Maeda will return to Lennoxtown
FOOTBALLSCOTLAND.CO.UK Feb 4

Reo Hatate breaks silence on injury as Celtic star updates supporters

CELTIC have been without a number of their players due to international duty in the Asian Cup. Reo Hatate, Daizen Maeda, Oh and Yang have all...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Feb 4
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