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Iranpress: Persian Gulf name; Iran protests to FIFA over using fake name

Persian Gulf name; Iran protests to FIFA over using fake name 'Arabian'

Sunday, 08 January 2023 09:18

Following the FIFA President's use of the fake name "Arabian" for the historical Persian Gulf and erupting criticism once again among Iranians all over the world, the Islamic Republic of Iran Football Federation will send a letter of protest to FIFA, complaining about the use of a fake name for the 25th edition of the Persian Gulf Arab Cup.

Iranpress: World Newspapers: Pelé, the global face of football, dies at 82

World Newspapers: Pelé, the global face of football, dies at 82

Friday, 30 December 2022 21:12

Pele’s family confirmed the death of the Brazilian legend on December 29. The three-time World Cup winner died aged 82 due to “multiple organ failures resulting from the progression of colon cancer associated with his previous medical condition,” doctors of Sao Paulo’s Albert Einstein hospital said on Thursday. 206

Iranpress: FIFA charges Argentina for disorder at World Cup

FIFA charges Argentina for disorder at World Cup

Monday, 12 December 2022 18:59

FIFA opened a disciplinary case against Argentina for its players' actions during a contentious World Cup quarter-final match against the Netherlands.

Iranpress: World Cup Qatar 2022 opening ceremony starts officially

World Cup Qatar 2022 opening ceremony starts officially

Sunday, 20 November 2022 18:40

Doha(IP)- The World Cup kicks off in Qatar on Sunday, as 32 teams from five confederations get ready to compete for the biggest prize in football.

Iranpress: Date, time of first match of Qatar World cup 2022 determined

Date, time of first match of Qatar World cup 2022 determined

Saturday, 29 October 2022 20:34

Tehran (IP)- The FIFA World Cup 2022 will start on Sunday, 20th November 2022, at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, with the opening match between Qatar and Ecuador at 19:30 local time.

Iranpress: FIFA threatens to ban Tunisia from the Qatar World Cup 2022

FIFA threatens to ban Tunisia from the Qatar World Cup 2022

Saturday, 29 October 2022 20:15

Tehran (IP)- Less than 22 days before the start of the tournament, FIFA will suspend the Tunisian football national team due to what FIFA called the government's involvement in the Tunisian Federation's internal affairs. The organization emphasized that this team would be suspended if FIFA did not receive a convincing answer.

Iranpress: Iran move up one place in FIFA Ranking

Iran move up one place in FIFA Ranking

Thursday, 25 August 2022 15:24

Iran's national football team is 22st in the world and first in Asia in the latest FIFA ranking released on Thursday.

Iranpress: FIFA agrees to cancel Brazil-Argentina World Cup qualifier

FIFA agrees to cancel Brazil-Argentina World Cup qualifier

Wednesday, 17 August 2022 14:18

The two countries' governing soccer bodies said the suspended World Cup qualifying game between Brazil and Argentina would not be played after reaching a deal with FIFA to cancel the match.

Iranpress: Official poster of Qatar world cup unveiled

Official poster of Qatar world cup unveiled

Wednesday, 15 June 2022 17:39

Duha (IP)- The 2022 World Cup will be hosted by Qatar this fall. The organizing committee unveiled the official poster of the competition on Wednesday, 15 June.

Iranpress: Female referees to officiate at men’s World Cup

Female referees to officiate at men’s World Cup

Thursday, 19 May 2022 20:56

FIFA has confirmed that female referees are to officiate at a men’s World Cup for the first time.

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