Trump takes huge step forward in adding new country to World Cup
Where there’s a will, there’s a way… A Trump envoy has asked FIFA to replace Iran with Italy at the upcoming World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico. If Italy, four-times World Cup winners, weren’t already embarrassed enough in failing to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, gaining entry through the back door will […]
1 week ago
Iranian footballer sentenced to execution because he ‘campaigned for women’s rights’
Players’ union FifPro has called for the ‘immediate removal of his punishment.’ FifPro has said it is “shocked and saddened” by reports that an Iranian footballer is facing execution amid anti-government protests in Iran. There have been widespread anti-government protests in Iran sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini in September. The 22-year-old died in […]
3 years ago
USA and Iran players share emotional embrace after full-time
A touching moment. Fulham defender Antonee Robinson was seen consoling an emotional Ramin Rezaeian after Iran were eliminated from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar by the United States on Tuesday night. Following their win over Wales, a draw would have seen Iran through to the last 16 stage, but a Christian Pulisic strike late […]
3 years ago
“You could hear the dejection in Bale’s voice” – Former Wales player wants more from Bale’s teammates
“What can I say?” Gareth Bale was emotional after Wales lost 2-0 to Iran in the second round of their World Cup campaign, a defeat which makes it unlikely that they ill get through the group. It was 0-0 at half time, but Iran were the more livelier in the second half, and when the […]
3 years ago
Heartwarming moment as Jack Grealish performs goal celebration he promised to young fan with cerebral palsy
Grealish kept his promise. Jack Grealish stuck to his word and performed a celebration requested by young Manchester City fan Finlay. Finlay, who suffers from cerebral palsy, was surprised by his favourite player recently, and got to speak to his idol after sending the City winger a letter. During their special meeting Finlay made the […]
3 years ago
Full England player ratings as Gareth Southgate’s side cruise to win over Iran
England 6-2 Iran. England started their World Cup campaign in perfect style on Monday afternoon. Gareth Southgate’s side took on Iran at the Khalifa International Stadium and recorded a comfortable win. Bukayo Saka (2), Jude Bellingham, Raheem Sterling, Marcus Rashford and Jack Grealish scored the goals for England. Mehdi Taremi scored two consolation goals for […]
3 years ago