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Tag: Iran

Saud you like that - Saudi Arabia v Iran 2001

Saud you like that – Saudi Arabia v Iran 2001

April 3, 2020 by Alan Moore

Dodgy tickets, Angry security and 9/11 – Alan Moore recalls his experience of watching Iran take on Saudi Arabia in the 2002 World Cup qualifying rounds

The Tehran Derby - The world’s biggest, unknown derby

The Tehran Derby – The world’s biggest, unknown derby

November 29, 2018 by Back Page Football

While Europe’s big derbies tend to attract most of the global attention, one of the most fiercely contest rivalries takes place in front of big crowds in Iran.

World Cup Legends: Iran and Mehdi Mahdavikia

World Cup Legends: Iran and Mehdi Mahdavikia

June 28, 2014 by Alan Robins

Alan Robins turns his attention to Iran and a player who netted them for them at the World Cup in 1998.

The (not so) mysterious Team Melli

The (not so) mysterious Team Melli

June 21, 2014 by Callum Farrell

Ahead of their massive game with Argentina today, Callum Farrell discusses Iran’s ‘Team Melli’.

Times they are a-changin'

Times they are a-changin’

May 8, 2014 by Darren Holland

Darren Holland discusses the significant appointment of Helena Costa as Clermont Foot manager.

From Irish journeyman to Asian superstar: Éamon Zayed - Mr Hat-trick

From Irish journeyman to Asian superstar: Éamon Zayed – Mr Hat-trick

October 8, 2012 by Conor Clancy

Conor Clancy looks at the rise of Eamon Zayed following a rather unusual change of scene.

Nasser Hejazi - "Ostureh"

Nasser Hejazi – “Ostureh”

June 13, 2011 by Aarony Zade

Iran lost a great sporting hero last month, and Gaurav Dhar remembers former national team goalkeeper Nasser Hejazi.

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