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Choi: Iran will watch World Cup on TV
ESPN staff | June, 17 2013The feud between Iran coach Carlos Queiroz and his South Korea counterpart Choi Kang-Hee has continued as they prepare for Tuesday's crucial World Cup qualifier in Ulsan.
Article | ConversationQueiroz: South Korea coach 'humiliated Iranians'
ESPN staff | June, 13 2013Iran boss Carlos Queiroz has accused his South Korea counterpart Choi Kang-hee of "humiliating" the Iranian people by claiming he and his players had been "badly treated" in Tehran last year.
Article | ConversationAsia WCQ: Australia rocked by Jordan defeat
ESPN staff | September, 11 2012Australia remain without a win in World Cup qualifying after they slipped to a 2-1 loss against Jordan.
Article | ConversationIran players facing 74 lashes after celebration
ESPNsoccernet staff | November, 4 2011Two players at Iranian club Persepolis have been suspended for 'immoral acts' after their celebration of a goal during the 3-2 win over Damash Gilan last Saturday.
Article | ConversationQueiroz agrees deal to become Iran coach
ESPNsoccernet staff | April, 4 2011Carlos Queiroz is reported to have agreed a three-year deal to coach Iran as they seek to reach the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
Article | ConversationDiego Maradona dismisses Iran reports
ESPNsoccernet staff | November, 6 2010Reports that Diego Maradona is keen to manage Iran are wide of the mark as the former Argentina boss prepares to visit the country.
Article | ConversationAfshin Ghotbi to quit as Iran national coach
ESPNsoccernet staff | November, 2 2010Iran manager Afshin Ghotbi says that he will leave his post after the 2011 Asian Cup in January, with rumours that Frank Rijkaard could take over quashed by the Iran Football Federation.
Article | ConversationIran coach worries about Chinese qualifier officials
June, 2 2009Iran coach Afshin Ghotbi has called on Chinese officials to be impartial in their next 2010 World Cup qualifier, saying poor officiating led to a 1-0 upset loss to hosts China.
Article | ConversationU.S.-Iran game could be in the works
May, 25 2009A soccer game between the United States and Iran this fall could be in the works.
Article | ConversationNew Iran coach Ghotbi eyes World Cup comeback
April, 27 2009New Iran coach Afshin Ghotbi is confident he can turn the nation's World Cup qualifying fortunes around and take Team Melli to next year's finals in South Africa.
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