Posts Tagged: Iran Soccer
The Curse of Iranian Soccer: Politics
Iran recently scored not one, but two soccer successes. Fans celebrated after the country’s national team qualified -- for the third consecutive time -- for the...
Iran Federation Defends Footballer in Row Over ‘Israel Flag’ Jersey
i24 News – Iran's football federation threw its weight behind former national team captain Mehdi Mahdavikia Wednesday after facing criticism for wearing a jersey bearing...
Israeli, Iranian Soccer Stars Pose Together on Social Media to Bridge Nations’ Divide
JNS.org - An Israeli soccer player and the captain of the Iranian national team took to the internet to show that the people of Iran and...
Iran Calls Off International Soccer Match Due to Israeli Head Coach
Tensions that have been building in recent weeks between Israel and Iran made an unwelcomed appearance in the middle eastern sporting world when the Iranian...
