UNCOVERED: Ehsan hajsafi - The Untold Story

Belgium vs Iran World Cup 2026 Predictions and Best Bets

Belgium vs Iran clash at SoFi Stadium on June 21 with both sides on one point. De Bruyne, Lukaku, and squad depth make Belgium the pick at -235.

Sports Lens · Jun 18

Ponce ruins Brighton’s European debut to snatch victory for AEK Athens

Ezequiel Ponce’s 84th-minute goal fired AEK Athens to a 3-2 win at Brighton to ruin the hosts’ Europa League opener at the Amex Stadium

The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2023

World Cup awards: the Guardian team at Qatar 2022 give their verdicts

From Messi to Morocco’s heroics, via a seven-a-side against Roy Keane, our writers and photographer share their memories

The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2022

All the protests (so far) at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar

Players and nations have used the world stage to speak out against the host nation of Qatar.

Axios · Nov 26, 2022

Iran Players Silent During Anthem at World Cup in Apparent Protest

The move appeared to be a show of solidarity with citizens protesting back at home.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 21, 2022

Iran players stay silent for anthem in apparent support for protests

World Cup footballers did not sing before match against England in apparent show of support for protesters back home

The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2022

‘An utter disgrace’: Iran goalkeeper allowed to play on against England despite sickening clash of heads

There was controversy in England’s opening World Cup match as Iran goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand was allowed to play on despite appearing to be heavily concussed following a sickening clash of heads.

Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2022

Why England can make sixth substitution in World Cup clash vs Iran amid 'joke' injury decision

World Cup 2022 latest: England are entitled to make a sixth substitution in their opening World Cup clash with Iran following an incident in the first half in Qatar

Football London · Nov 21, 2022

Iran captain ‘supports’ anti-government protests ahead of match against England

Iranian captain Ehsan Hajsafi said his team sympathised with anti-government protests at home and his team should be a voice for the oppressed at a press conference in Qatar a day ahead of the country's first World Cup match against England.

France 24 · Nov 21, 2022

World Cup 2022 briefing: big guns join the party on day two

Three games feature, with England tackling Iran, Senegal facing the Netherlands and USA facing off with Wales

The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2022