


Beitashour Too Excited for FIFA World Cup
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Steven (Mehrdad) Beitashour is so excited since his dream for playing at the FIFA World Cup is coming true.

We Are Ready for Iran, Nigeria Captain Says
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Nigeria football team captain Joseph Yobo assured that the team will be in good shape before their first game against Iran in the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

Iran’s Faghani Picked as World Cup Opener Fourth Official
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Alireza Faghani has been chosen as the fourth official for the opening match of the 2014 FIFA World Cup between Brazil and Croatia on Thursday 12 June.

Blatter: World Cup Corruption Claims Racist
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - FIFA president Sepp Blatter said people are trying to destroy football's global governing body, claiming attacks on World Cup 2022 host Qatar are motivated by racism and discrimination.

Sao Paulo Metro Workers Suspend Strike ahead of World Cup
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Subway workers late on Monday voted to suspend a strike that crippled traffic in Brazil’s biggest city, but warned they could resume their walkout on Thursday, when Sao Paulo hosts the first game of the World Cup.

Iran’s Opponent Argentina Arrives in Brazil
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran’s Group F powerhouse rival Argentina arrived in the Brazilian city of Belo Horizonte amid a massive security operation on Monday night.

Japan Will Produce Miracle, Japanese Star Predicts
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Keisuke Honda has predicted that the Asian champion will produce a "miracle" at the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Beating Trinidad and Tobago Is Important, Assistant Says
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran national football assistant coach Oceano Cruz satisfied with the team's victory over Trinidad and Tobago in a friendly match.

Iran Defeats Trinidad and Tobago in Friendly
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iranian national football team beat Trinidad and Tobago in a friendly held in Sao Paulo on Sunday.

Iran Drops Six Places in FIFA Rankings
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - In the last edition of the FIFA Rankings before the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, Iran dropped six places.

Iran Football Team Arrives in Brazil
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The Iranian football team arrived in Brazil as the third participating team in the 2014 World Cup.

Carlos Queiroz Says Hopes to Return to Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iranian national football team coach Carlos Queiroz is unsure over his future, saying he hopes to return to Iran after the 2014 World Cup.

Ashkan Dejagah Wants Carlos Queiroz to Stay in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran midfielder Ashkan Dejagah hopes Carlos Queiroz will extend his contract with Iranian national football team (also known as Team Melli).

Iran Squad for World Cup Announced
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iranian national football team coach Carlos Queiroz announced the final list for the 2014 World Cup in which Arsenal target Sardar Azmoun has been left out.

Iran, Angola Share Points in Friendly
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The friendly match between Iran and Angola football teams finished tied at 1-1 on Friday.

Iran’s Daniel Davari Joins Grasshoppers Zurich
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Eintracht Braunschweig goalkeeper Daniel Davari joined Swiss club Grasshoppers Zurich on a two-year contract on Thursday.

Brazil Mobilizes 157,000 Security Force for World Cup
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Brazil said is mobilizing 157,000 soldiers and police to ensure security during the World Cup, which opens in 20 days against a backdrop of violent protests and strikes.

Dejagah Named as Fulham Fans’ Player of Season
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Fulham's Iranian midfielder Ashkan Dejagah was chosen as Fulham fans’ player of the season.
