http://tags.worldcupblog.org Articles tagged 'iran-football-federation' on World Cup Blog en-us BootsnAll Travel Network http://iran.worldcupblog.org/iran-football-federation/the-award-does-not-make-a-model-association.html Afshin Afshar 2008-12-07 22:33:16 Remember how in late November, to our big surprise, the Iranian Football Federation was handed the Annual AFC Association of the Year Award? Well, it ... http://iran.worldcupblog.org/group-d/pressure-what-pressure.html Afshin Afshar 2006-06-08 14:46:09 Everyone seems to insist that there is some kind of pressure on Team Melli because of the world politics issues. Coach Branko Ivankovic and ... http://iran.worldcupblog.org/group-d/relax-alis-just-fine.html Afshin Afshar 2006-06-08 02:04:48 Relax TM fans! Breath deep, and stop worrying! Ali Karimi will be ready to play in the first game against Mexico. Yesssssss!!! http://iran.worldcupblog.org/group-d/the-four-pillars-of-brankos-team.html Afshin Afshar 2006-05-29 22:19:19 In an inteview Branko Ivankovic singled out four Bundesliga based players, Mehdi Mahdavikia, Ali Karimi, Vahid Hashemian, and Fereydoon Zandi as the “Skelton” of his ... http://iran.worldcupblog.org/group-d/he-gets-no-respect.html Afshin Afshar 2006-05-27 22:55:27 Oh my goodness! I thought Branko gets no respect in Iran until I read Soze’s post in Croatia blog! …… Oofta! I actually agree with Soze ... http://iran.worldcupblog.org/group-d/offside-keeps-blowing-the-whistle.html Afshin Afshar 2006-05-21 14:13:12 Director Jafar Panahi’s movie, Offside, continues to score points for Iranian women in their struggle to gain the right to attend sports events. http://iran.worldcupblog.org/group-d/more-on-masoud-shojaei.html Afshin Afshar 2006-05-21 02:39:41 Coach Branko Ivankovic’s favorit secret weapon Masoud Shojaei is a very energetic and technically strong attacking midfielder. Clicker here to see and read a bit ... http://iran.worldcupblog.org/group-d/ivankovic-focusing-on-2nd-round-passage.html Afshin Afshar 2006-05-16 15:30:09 Coach Branko Ivankovic is focusing on making it to the knock out stage this summer, he told reporters. He singled out Masoud Shojaei of Saipa, ... http://iran.worldcupblog.org/group-d/iran-announce-world-cup-squad.html Afshin Afshar 2006-05-15 16:29:14 Okay, it is a done deal! They just announced the World Cup squad. No surprises here, and most everyone should be happy with this list. ... http://iran.worldcupblog.org/group-d/iran-to-host-bosnia-herzegovina.html Afshin Afshar 2006-05-08 16:19:01 Let’s take a break from the bizarre and talk football. It appears that the friendly with Bosnia & Herzegovina has been confirmed. http://iran.worldcupblog.org/group-d/team-melli-security-concerns.html Afshin Afshar 2006-05-04 14:24:31 In all my years of following Team Melli, through all the ups and downs, and political turbulences that my country has gone through, I had ... http://iran.worldcupblog.org/group-d/toop-toop.html Afshin Afshar 2006-05-04 03:00:21 Thanks to my fellow Team Melli fan, Mani, tonight I discovered that Iranian football Federation has stepped into the treacherous world of sports merchandizing! For ... http://iran.worldcupblog.org/group-d/lavolpe-taking-a-lesson-from-branko.html Afshin Afshar 2006-05-02 00:37:24 A few months ago, under pressure, Team Melli coach Branko Ivankovic agreed to have a meeting with all the Iranian Pro League coaches, all 16 ... http://iran.worldcupblog.org/group-d/iran%e2%80%99s-response-to-angola%e2%80%99s-warning.html Afshin Afshar 2006-04-30 17:32:05 Dear Angola, Thank you kindly for your letter of warning. The nightmares we are having in Iran have nothing to do with Angola. To the contrary, it ... http://iran.worldcupblog.org/group-d/interview-with-branko-ivankovic.html Afshin Afshar 2006-04-28 00:55:01 Kaveh Mahjoob had an exclusive interview with Iran coach Branko Ivankovic. They covered many issues. Take a look here. http://iran.worldcupblog.org/group-d/iranian-fans-subjected-to-rigorous-security-checks.html Afshin Afshar 2006-04-26 01:57:54 A few conservative German politicians have suggested that Iranian football fans be subjected to "rigorous security checks". Another “legal expert” suggested “"The domestic intelligence ... http://iran.worldcupblog.org/group-d/three-friendlies-for-iran.html Afshin Afshar 2006-04-26 01:31:14 Wow! This is great! First the new and cool looking outfit, then the provisional roster announcement on time as promised, and now …… hear this ... http://iran.worldcupblog.org/group-d/who-will-be-playing-for-team-melli.html Afshin Afshar 2006-04-22 01:45:44 The Dutch have named their provisional 33-man World Cup squad. There is still no news from the Iranian Football Federation on who they will pick. ... http://iran.worldcupblog.org/group-d/team-melli-in-crisis.html Afshin Afshar 2006-04-19 01:21:43 Is Team Melli in crisis? You bet your bottom dollar it is! But does that necessarily mean doom and gloom? Well, it may, or it ... http://iran.worldcupblog.org/group-d/iran-gets-unexpected-support.html Afshin Afshar 2006-03-16 11:04:01 Great news Team Melli fans! Do not worry about lack of preparation or Branko Ivankovic’s questionable team selection! Don’t even concern yourselves with Ali Daei’s ...