Iran, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI), also known as Persia, is a country in West Asia. It borders Turkey to the northwest and Iraq to the west, Azerbaijan, Armenia, the Caspian Sea, and Turkmenistan to the north, Afghanistan to the east, Pakistan to the southeast, the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf to the south. With a mostly Persian-ethnic population of almost 90 million in an area of 1,648,195 km2 (636,372 sq mi), Iran ranks 17th globally in both geographic size and population. It is the sixth-largest country entirely in Asia and one of the world's most mountainous countries. Officially an Islamic republic, Iran has a Muslim-majority population. The country is divided into five regions with 31 provinces. Tehran is the nation's capital, largest city and financial center.
Tehran is the capital and largest city of Iran and also the largest city in Tehran Province. It also serves as the capital of the Province, county and the Central District. With a population of around 9.4 million in the city, and 16.8 million in the metropolitan area, Tehran is the most populous city in Iran and Western Asia, the second-largest metropolitan area in the Middle East after Cairo, and the 24th most populous metropolitan area in the world. Greater Tehran includes several municipalities, including "New Town of Andisheh", "Islam Shahr", "Qods", "Shahryar", "Pakdasht" and "Shamiran".
Seyed Ashkan Dejagah, known as Ashkan Dejagah, is an Iranian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
Afshin Ghotbi is an Iranian-American football coach who works as head coach of Vancouver FC in the Canadian Premier League.
The England national under-17 football team, also known as England under-17s or England U17(s), represents England in football at an under-17 age level and is controlled by The Football Association, the governing body for football in England. They are currently coached by Greg Lincoln.
Ehsan Hajsafi, nicknamed the Persian cheetah, is an Iranian professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Greek Super League club AEK Athens and captains the Iran national team.
The 2008–09 Persian Gulf Cup was the 26th season of Iran's Football League and eighth season of Iran Pro League since its establishment in 2001. Persepolis were the defending champions. The season featured 15 teams from the 2007–08 Persian Gulf Cup and two new teams promoted from the 2007–08 Azadegan League: Payam Mashhad as champions and Foolad. Damash replaced Pegah. The league started on 4 August 2008 and ended on 26 April 2009. Esteghlal won the Pro League title for the second time in their history.
This page details the match results and statistics of the Afghanistan national football team.
Jerry Ricardo Bengtson Bodden is a Honduran professional footballer who plays as a striker for Olimpia and the Honduras national team.
Morteza Pouraliganji is an Iranian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Persian Gulf Pro League club Persepolis and Iran national team.
The UAE Pro League, known for sponsorship reasons as the ADNOC Pro League, is the top professional football league in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The first team to win the title was Al Orouba (Sharjah), whilst Al Ain has the record with 14 league titles to their name. Fourteen clubs compete in the League that operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the First Division League.
Alireza Safar Beiranvand is an Iranian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for the Persian Gulf Pro League club Tractor and the Iran national team. He is considered as one of the best Asian goalkeepers of all time.
Mehdi Taremi is an Iranian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Serie A club Inter Milan and the Iran national team.
Shahab Zahedi Tabar is an Iranian professional footballer who plays as a forward for J1 League club Avispa Fukuoka on loan from Zorya Luhansk and also Iran national football team.
Tractor Sports Club Academy are the youth team of Tractor Sports Club that was founded in 2011. Tractor Club Football Academy, the first academy in Iran that matches commands AFC started to work.
Farshad Faraji is an Iranian professional footballer who plays as Centr-back for Persian Gulf Pro League club Persepolis and Iran national team.
The 2016–17 Persian Gulf Pro League was the 34th season of Iran's Football League and 16th as Persian Gulf Pro League since its establishment in 2001. Esteghlal Khuzestan were the defending champions. The season featured 13 teams from the 2015–16 Persian Gulf Pro League and three new teams promoted from the 2015–16 Azadegan League: Paykan as champions, Machine Sazi and Sanat Naft. The league started on 25 July 2016 and ended on 4 May 2017. Persepolis won the Pro League title for the third time in their history.
Armin Sohrabian is an Iranian footballer who plays as a defender for Esteghal.
Payam Niazmand is an Iranian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Iranian club Sepahan and the Iran national team.
Laldinliana Renthlei is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Indian Super League club Odisha.
