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Iran charges ex-footballer for ‘leading’ protests: reports

A protester holds pictures of Kurdish Iranian woman Mahsa Amini during a demonstration in solidarity with Iranian women and protestors in Piazza del Campidoglio in Rome on October 5, 2022, following her death in the custody of morality police in Iran. – A wave of unrest has rocked Iran since 22-year-old Amini died on September 16 after her arrest by the morality police in Tehran for allegedly breaching the country’s strict rules on hijab headscarves and modest clothing. (Photo by Filippo MONTEFORTE / AFP)

Putin orders mobilisation, Italy's elections, Iranian protests, Lebanon closes banks

Polls ahead of Sunday's general election are predicting the hard-right trio of Georgia Meloni, Matteo Salvini and Silvio Berlusconi are favourites to form the country's 70th coalition government since World War II and the first with a far-right prime minister since the war. Meloni has been squarely on the side of Ukraine in the war with Russia, but her post-fascist Brothers of Italy party also has a proven track record of bashing Brussels.

World Cup 2022 Group B: Iran rocked by instability and division in ranks

Iran are entering their sixth World Cup with somewhat of a near home advantage with the tournament being held in the Middle East. Still, a last-minute manager change and a divided dressing room threaten to derail their chances of advancing out of the group stage for the first time.

Breakthrough between Iran and Saudi Arabia is possible, Iraqi foreign minister says

The foreign minister went on to say that he didn't share the pessimism of Western officials about the possibility of reviving the Iran nuclear deal. He indicated that Iraq was involved in bringing Tehran and the West closer together, adding that failure to reach a fresh deal would increase tension in the region, including in his country.

Iran's World Cup countdown begins with coach Queiroz at helm

Iran are racing against time to be ready for the World Cup finals, but returning coach Carlos Queiroz is confident upcoming friendly matches against Uruguay and Senegal can help prepare his team for November's tournament in Qatar.

Iran's Queiroz relishes facing England at World Cup

Iran into the World Cup finals campaign. Team Melli begin their Qatar 2022 campaign against The Three Lions on November 21 and will also play Wales and round off their Group B games with the high-octane clash against the United States. "Thanks God we are playing against England.

Carlos Queiroz returns as Iran manager ahead of Fifa World Cup 2022

Returning Iran manager Carlos Queiroz said “when the family call you home, all you do is just show up”, as he gets set to lead the team at the upcoming Fifa World Cup in Qatar.

Roger de Sa set for Soccer World Cup as part of Iranian coaching team

Roger de Sa will form part of the Iranian coaching team for the 2023 Soccer World Cup in Qatar.

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Tehran Sport News

Iran charges ex-footballer for ‘leading’ protests: reports

Putin orders mobilisation, Italy's elections, Iranian protests, Lebanon closes banks

World Cup 2022 Group B: Iran rocked by instability and division in ranks

Breakthrough between Iran and Saudi Arabia is possible, Iraqi foreign minister says

Iran's World Cup countdown begins with coach Queiroz at helm

Iran's Queiroz relishes facing England at World Cup

Carlos Queiroz returns as Iran manager ahead of Fifa World Cup 2022

Roger de Sa set for Soccer World Cup as part of Iranian coaching team