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5 days ago

Iranian fans turned their World Cup match against New Zealand into a moment of remembrance, raising ‘Minab 168’ banners.

It is rare to make five changes after winning by more than a hundred runs, but this has not been a normal week between Tests for England

These past 10 days must have been curious for New Zealand’s cri…

Jamie Smith misses England's second Test against New Zealand following the birth of his daughter, with James Rew coming into the side as a third debutant.
Amir Ghalenoei said his side was ordered to fly back to Tijuana hours after Monday's 2-2 draw with New Zealand, while captain Mehdi Taremi called it "a disaster for us," adding that the team's "goal …

  • Insists England ‘incredibly professional’ despite breach

  • ‘I don’t think it’s a fair reflection of our dressing room’

Joe Root has acknowledged England have “let ourselves down” with some “disappointing…

6 days ago

Support in LA included those of past and present regimes, and opponents of both, but a match that captivated all could not dissolve troubles

Soccer unites. This is what we are told. It swoops in, maje…

In opener against New Zealand in Los Angeles, Iran's Team Melli gets cheers from thousands of anti-regime supporters.

  • Ghalenoei claims team told to ‘leave immediately’

  • ‘We were supposed to stay here tonight to recover’

The Iran captain Mehdi Taremi, midfielder Mohammad Mohebi, and head coach Amir Ghalenoei hit out at…

Electrifying mood among those at a bar in Wellington watching a game that threatened to be overshadowed by international politics

On a cold winter afternoon in Wellington, dozens gathered at the Four …

Elijah Just scored both of New Zealand's goals in either half; Rezaeian and Mohebbi levelled for Iran in Group G game.

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