AFC - Tehran: Iran coach Afshin Ghotbi said on Sunday he is hoping to pilot his side to glory in the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2011™ which would be Team Melli’s first title in 35 years.
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Iran to play in futsal Grand Prix
AFC - Tehran: Asian futsal champions Iran will take part in the 2010 Grand Prix which will be held in Brazil in October.
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Karimi fined, returns to training
AFC - Tehran: Iranian footballer star Ali Karimi, who was sacked by his club for not fasting during the holy month of Ramadan, returned to practice on Wednesday, a report said.
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Karimi’s Sacking: Religion And Politics In Iranian Football
GOAL - Ali Karimi’s name was echoed through Asian headlines last week for being expelled from his club in Iran for refusing to fast during Ramadan. Niloufar Momeni digs into the real story behind the shocking move by Steel Azin FC.
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FIFA president invited to Iran
MNA - FIFA president Sepp Blatter has been invited to Iran to assess the development of women’s football in the country.
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Steel Azin Fans Support Karimi
AFP - Steel Azin Tehran fans have backed their star player Ali Karimi, who last week was released by the club for breaking the fasting regulations during the Muslim month of Ramadan, the news agency ILNA reported Thursday.
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Olympiacos to Sign Nekounam
GOAL - Olympiacos are close to securing the services of Osasuna midfielder Javad Nekounam, according to Diario de Navarra.
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