January 11, 2007
Beckham in LA Galaxy
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/6248835.stm
David Beckham agrees to LA Galaxy move.
He will leave Real Madrid and join Major League Soccer side LA Galaxy at the end of the season.
The 31-year-old former England captain will sign a five-year deal, reportedly worth £128m.
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September 26, 2006
Homeless World Cup
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_pictures/5381454.stm
Homeless footballers from 48 countries around the world are centre stage in South Africa this week as they battle it out for the fourth annual Homeless World Cup in Cape Town.
The five-a-side games on an outdoor rubber surface last 14 minutes. The week-long tournament takes place at the Grand Parade in Cape Town with the final taking place on Saturday.
None of the players have their own homes, and many have been or are drug addicts, alcoholics or orphans. Many find their lives are changed simply by taking part.
Some 500 participants from nations including Afghanistan, Australia and the United States are taking part. In this match Paraguay take on Spain.
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September 22, 2006
Own Goals
http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=-5879759145636232499
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September 14, 2006
Ballboy Scores Goal in Brazil
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/help/3681938.stm
A woman referee accepts a last minute goal by a ballboy.
The goal and 1-1 result stand, but the referee faces suspension.
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July 13, 2006
Goalie's Mistake
http://www.joga.com/VideoView.aspx?videoId=-8819857913522886047
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WC 06 Goals
http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/06/en/w/bgt.html?s=r&c=1
WORLD CUP GOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAALLLLL
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July 12, 2006
Iran Fans in WC 2006
http://news.eyvay.com/06.06.18.htm?iran&port
Posted by chek at 05:55 PM | Comments (0)
July 11, 2006
What Materazzi Said to Zidane
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/internationals/5315618.stm
09/05/06
Materazzi told Gazzetta dello Sport: "I was tugging his shirt, he said to me 'if you want my shirt so much I'll give it to you afterwards,' I answered that I'd prefer his sister."
07/11/06
Materazzi has denied calling Zidane a "terrorist" or insulting his mother.
"I didn't call Zidane a terrorist and certainly didn't mention his mother."
But Materazzi added: "I am ignorant, I don't even know what an Islamic terrorist is; my only terrorist is her," he said pointing to his 10-month-old daughter.
"I did not bring up Zidane's mother; for me a mother is sacred."
BBC Radio Five Live asked for help from a deaf lip reader, Jessica Rees, who read the words phonetically to an Italian translator.
She deciphered the insult as being "you're the son of a terrorist whore" - a translation also carried by many national newspapers in Britain on Tuesday.
The BBC's Ten O'Clock News also called in experts to study the television footage of the incident and determined the following:
Materazzi's first word to Zidane was "no" before he then told him to "calm down".
He then accused him of being a "liar" and wished "an ugly death to you and your family" on the day the Frenchman's mother had been taken to hospital ill. This was followed by "Go f*** yourself".
Zidane's agent, Alain Migliaccio, has hinted that Zidane will soon reveal exactly what was said by Materazzi.
Zinedine Zidane's agent says the France captain headbutted Marco Materazzi in Sunday's World Cup final because the Italian made a "very serious" comment.
Sources in France say it is believed Materazzi insulted Zidane's family.
Materazzi himself has not spoken publicly about the incident except to deny a claim by Paris-based anti-racism group SOS Racism, made on Monday, that he had called Zidane "a dirty terrorist".
"It is absolutely not true, I did not call him a terrorist. I'm ignorant. I don't even know what the word means," the Italian news agency Ansa quoted Materazzi as saying after the Italian team returned to Rome.
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July 09, 2006
Soccer Babes
http://www.forum-for-football.com/football-babes/index.php
The World Cup is over but we'll always have the soccer babes !
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July 03, 2006
Madanchi, Kaabi, Best Young Player Award
http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/06/en/w/bypa/eligible.html
Vote for Hossein Kaabi, or Mehrzad Madanchi for the Best Young Player Award of World Cup 2006.
As of July 3rd, Kaabi is 7th, and Madanchi is 15th.
Luis Valencia (ECU) 1st
Cristiano Ronaldo (POR) 2nd
Lionel Messi (ARG) 3rd
Lukas Podolski (GER) 4th
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June 28, 2006
Abjeez - Demokracy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xC-q3houri4
Demokracy
Mer C Team Melli - Team Melli Song
Abjeez band members: Safoura Safavi (Vocals, guitar), Melody Safavi (Vocals), Johan Moberg (Guitar), Erland (Ardalan) Hoffgard (Bass guitar), Robin Cochrane (Drums), Paulo Murga (Percussion), Sufi Safavi (Sound engineer), and Saman (Video Director and Propaganda Minster).
Posted by chek at 01:34 PM | Comments (0)
Talebi, Pedraminho
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZM_9FMSC94o&search=persian%20football
Soccer Show
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June 22, 2006
Soccer Bloopers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaFm47lsL2g&feature=Views&page=1&t=a&f=b
Highly Recommended!
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June 21, 2006
Soccer Fans in Underpants
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/5096198.stm
Up to 1,000 Dutch fans watched their side play Ivory Coast in their underpants on Friday after they were denied entry to Stuttgart's stadium for wearing orange trousers with the name of a Dutch brewery which was not an official sponsor.
Faced with missing the game or ditching their orange lederhosen - given away by the brewery - they made the obvious choice.
Fifa officials said the trousers were an attempt at so-called ambush marketing - where a company tries to gain free publicity - and that they had to act to protect the interests of sponsors.
Ambush Marketing History
* 1992: Nike sponsors news conferences with the US basketball team. Michael Jordan accepts the gold medal for basketball and covers up his Reebok logo
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June 18, 2006
Ronaldinho Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-bWsOK-h98&search=ronaldinho
Ronaldinho Video
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June 16, 2006
WCup Fan Camp, Dortmund
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/5085844.stm
The Fan Camp in Dortmund is offering budget travellers a handy and relatively cheap (30 euro/night) place to lay their heads.
The Westfalenhallen complex - more usually known as a trade fair centre - has been transformed with the addition of bunk beds to sleep 3,952 people, 2,500 lockers, an internet cafe and 120 showers.
Big screens have been put up in two halls so fans can watch the games - including those played just 300m away in Dortmund's Westfalenstadion - before whiling the night away at the on-site disco.
Robo World Cup, June 29 - July 3
The venue has one more draw: it is hosting the 2006 RoboWorld Cup from 29 June to 3 July.
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June 01, 2006
FIFA World Cup Slots
http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/releases/en/fwc_slots_en.pdf
FIFA World Cup Slots 1930-2006
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May 17, 2006
Branko Hoping for 2nd Round
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2006/teams/iran/4774653.stm
Iran boss Branko Ivankovic wants to lead the nation to the second round for the first time after announcing a 23-man squad for the tournament.
Goalkeepers: Ebrahim Mirzapour (Foolad Khuzestan), Vahid Talebloo (Esteghlal Tehran), Hassan Roudbarian (Pas)
Defenders: Yahya Golmohammadi (Saba Battery), Mohammad Nosrati (Pas), Rahman Rezaei (Messina, Italy), Sattar Zare (Bargh Shiraz), Hossein Kaabi (Foolad Khuzestan), Sohrab Bakhtiarizadeh (Saba Battery), Amir Hossein Sadeqi (Esteghlal Tehran)
Midfielders: Javad Nekounam (Sharjah, United Arab Emirates), Anderanik Teymourian (Abomoslem Khorasan), Mehdi Mahdavikia (Hamburg, Germany), Fereydoon Zandi (Kaiserslautern, Germany), Ali Karimi (Bayern Munich, Germany), Mehrzad Madanchi (Persepolis), Javad Kazemian (Persepolis)
Forwards: Ali Daei (Saba Battery), Vahid Hashemian (Hanover, Germany), Reza Enayati (Esteghlal Tehran), Arash Borhani (Pas), Masoud Shojai (Saipa), Rasoul Khatibi (Sepahan Isfahan)
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May 15, 2006
Iranian Soccer Players in Europe
http://www.netiran.com/?fn=artd(959)
Netiran
Iranian Football Players in Europe: A Bridge over Amateurism
Unknown Iranian soccer players in Europe
Other articles on Iranian Soccer and Players
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April 25, 2006
World's Oldest Football
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/tayside_and_central/4943664.stm
A 450-year-old ball is being sent to Germany for the World Cup.
Staff at its current home in Stirling's Smith Museum are preparing the delicate artefact for its trip to the Museum fur Volkerkunde in Hamburg.
The 16th century ball is made from a pig's bladder and the cover constructed from pieces of thick leather, possibly deer, and tightly laced together.
Posted by chek at 05:55 PM | Comments (0)
April 18, 2006
'Golden Ball' for World Cup Final
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/4919506.stm
The two teams playing in the World Cup final in Germany on 9 July will use a specially produced "golden ball".
Posted by KP at 08:40 PM | Comments (0)
April 04, 2006
Nike Football Moments
http://nikefootball.nike.com/nikefootball/siteshell/index.jsp#,us,0;joga
JOGA TV GOES BIG!
Posted by chek at 08:21 PM | Comments (0)
March 14, 2006
Team Melli Tribute
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAOUXCZhDBk
Mehdi Yasaee Tribute to Iranian National Soccer Team
Posted by chek at 11:07 AM | Comments (0)
March 01, 2006
Ahmadinejad Playing Soccer
http://www.bbc.co.uk/persian/sport/story/2006/02/060228_mv-sport-news.shtml
آقای احمدی نژاد پس از حضور در تمرين تيم ايران و گفتگو با بازيکنان و کادر فنی اين تيم با پوشيدن لباس ورزشی با ملی پوشان تمرين کرد.
Posted by chek at 12:19 PM | Comments (0)
February 15, 2006
National Team Song
http://www.chekonim.com/archives/sport_soccer/index.html
The head of the Iranian football federation has issued a statement saying he won't let "khaanandegaane Los Angelesi" do a Team Melli song for the World Cup, along with the usual blabla. It's creating quite a stir on football boards and among football fans.
Posted by chek at 09:32 PM | Comments (0)
February 14, 2006
Amazing Football Shot
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/65781/long_range_goals/
See some astonishing goals by awesome football players.
Posted by KP at 03:52 PM | Comments (0)
January 31, 2006
Iran Football Center
http://www.iranfootballcenter.com/
Posted by chek at 02:28 PM | Comments (0)
December 21, 2005
World Cup Hitmen
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/photo_galleries/4496108.stm
The great Ronaldo will be hoping to repeat his 2002 feat of finishing as the leading scorer in the World Cup finals
Can Hernan Crespo fire Argentina into the semi-finals for the first time since 1990 and the Diego Maradona years?
Fabulous Frenchman Thierry Henry will be hoping 2006 is his year to finally shine on the biggest stage of all
Ukraine striker Andriy Shevchenko has led his country to the finals for the first time and he will pose a massive danger
England sensation Wayne Rooney carries the hopes of a nation on his young shoulders in his second major tournament
Dutch destroyer Ruud van Nistelrooy will be in the hunt for goals as he prepares for his first World Cup finals tournament
Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic could be set to dazzle in front of a worldwide audience with his own brand of trickery
Spain striker Fernando Torres could light up his first World Cup finals at the tender age of 22
Ivory Coast captain Didier Drogba has led his side to their first finals and his presence will be a big threat in Germany
Australia striker Mark Viduka will be desperate to make the most of what may be his only chance to play in a World Cup
Mexico's Jared Borgetti has a prolific record at international level - but will he be able to do the business in Germany?
Ali Daei has long been the focal point of the Iran side and once more their chances rest on his experienced shoulders
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December 20, 2005
Ronaldinho wins world award again
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/4486166.stm
Barcelona playmaker Ronaldinho has been named Fifa's World Player of the Year for the second consecutive season.
Posted by KP at 03:04 PM | Comments (0)
December 12, 2005
Arash Borhani on FIFA's watch list
http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/06/en/051031/1/54c5.html
While fans of Iranian club Pas were dwelling on the disappointment of exiting the AFC Champions League quarter-finals on away goals in September, those observing the overall health of the country's football will have found a real positive in the impressive efforts of striker Arash Borhani.
Posted by KP at 05:48 PM | Comments (0)
December 10, 2005
Ali Daei in WC 06
http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/06/en/051129/1/5euj.html
By the age of 36, most footballers have already conceded defeat to Father Time. But in the twilight of his playing career, Iran's talismanic striker Ali Daei is still going strong, still adding to what is already a world-record tally of international goals. Despite having more than a century of strikes to his name, Daei retains a hunger for more. The veteran finished top of the scoring chart in the Asian Zone after netting nine times to help propel Team Melli to the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany.
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December 09, 2005
World Cup 2006
http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/06/en/w/schedule.html
Group D
Mexico, Iran, Angola, Portugal
Iran plays on:
Sun 11-Jun Mexico in Nuremberg
Sat 17-Jun Portugal in Frankfurt
Wed 21-Jun Angola in Leipzig
Schedule
Stage 1
Stage 2
Calendar
The Draw on 09-Dec.
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Hossein Kaebi, Best Young Player Award
http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/06/en/w/bypa/index.html
Hossein Kaebi from Iran is one of the best players selected by FIFA among seven others for The BEST YOUNG PLAYER AWARD.
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WC 2006 Draw
http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/06/en/051206/1/5hj3.html
On 9 December, 20:30 local time, (11:30 PST (Los Angeles)) the world of football will turn its gaze towards Leipzig as the Final Draw for the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany takes place at a gala evening hosted by the supermodel Heidi Klum and TV host Reinhold Beckmann.
Fifa's ranking co-efficient, for seeds, meant that performances at the 2002 World Cup were given twice as much weight as at 1998.
They also took into account a country's world ranking over the last three years.
Ten things you didn't know about the draw.
The World Cup finals in Germany begin on 9 June 2006 and the final takes place in Berlin on 9 July.
The winners of the World Cup final will earn £10.75m as part of a total prize pool of £130m for the tournament.
Fifa announced on Tuesday that the 32 teams taking part will be guaranteed at least £2.6m each in prize money.
SEEDINGS TABLE
Brazil 64 , England 51 , Spain 50 , Germany 48 ,
Mexico 47 , France 46 , Argentina 44 , Italy 44
| POT ONE | POT TWO | POT THREE | POT FOUR |
|
Germany(hosts) Brazil(holders) Argentina England France Italy Mexico Spain |
Australia Angola Ghana IvoryCoast Togo Tunisia Ecuador Paraguay |
Croatia CzechRepublic Netherlands Poland Portugal Sweden Switzerland Ukraine |
Iran Japan Saudi Arabia South Korea Costa Rica Trinidad&Tobago US Serbia&Montenegro |
Full article on England, by BBC
Kaveh Mahjoob:
KNOWN FACTS
- Top 8 teams as determined by FIFA would be placed as the heads of Groups A through H.
Remaining teams will be placed in pots 2 through 4.
- Germany will be the head of Group A. The remaining group headers will be determined on December 6th.
- Although 14 European countries have been qualified for the world cup, no more than 2 will be placed in the same group.
- According to FIFA, with the exception of Europe, wherever possible, no two teams from the same continental zone can be drawn in the same group.
IRAN's POTENTIAL COMPETITION IN THE GROUP STAGE!
Below, we will look at the statistical possibilities for Iran's group stage opponents.
Possibility of Iran would group with 2 European Teams?
There is a 75% chance for this to happen. Six of the groups will likely have 2 European teams.
Possibility of Iran would group with Brazil or Argentina?
There is a 25% possibility that Iran would end of with either of these two great teams as two out of eight groups will have these two teams.
Possibility of Iran would group with USA?
There is a 0% chance for that to happen. In all likelihoods, Iran and USA will be placed in the same Pot C.
Possibility of Iran would group with Mexico?
Again, it should be 0% for the same reason as Iran and USA. The only possibility is that Mexico would be placed in Pot A as it is ranked in the FIFA's top 8.
Full article, by Kaveh Mahjoob
Who has qualified for the World Cup?
The World Cup starts in Germany on 9 June 2006, and all 32 teams have now booked their places.
The play-offs were on 12 and 16 November when the last 5 teams were selected.
Qualified teams:
| EUROPE | SOUTH AMERICA | ASIA |
|
Germany (hosts) Croatia CzechRepublic England France Holland Italy Poland Portugal Serbia&Montenegro Spain Sweden Switzerland Ukraine |
Argentina Brazil Ecuador Paraguay |
Iran Japan Saudi Arabia South Korea |
| CONCACAF | AFRICA | OCEANIA |
|
Costa Rica Mexico Trinidad&Tobago USA |
Angola Ghana IvoryCoast Togo Tunisia |
Australia |
Team's info.
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November 28, 2005
Football Media
http://www.footballmedia.net/index.asp
FOOTBALLMEDIA.NET
فوتبال میدیا
Footballmedia.net has been created so you could read and review the latest articles, editorials and viewpoints of some of the paramount sportswriters inside and outside of Iran accordingly.
Posted by chek at 12:58 PM | Comments (0)
Fake Foul
http://www.iranian.com/Anyway/2005/November/Images/foul.mpg
Training to fake fouls!
Posted by chek at 11:57 AM | Comments (0)
November 17, 2005
Football Moves, WOW!
http://www.wimp.com/soccermoves/
Posted by KP at 09:09 PM | Comments (0)
November 16, 2005
Ronaldinho's Nike Shoes
http://nikefootball.nike.com/nikefootball/exit/italiano/exit.html
Ronaldinho trying out Nike football shoes
Posted by KP at 09:23 AM | Comments (0)
October 20, 2005
Ali Karimi 8
http://www.alikarimi8.com/
وب سایت رسمی علی کریمی
Ali Karimi
News, Match Results and Photos
Posted by chek at 05:39 PM | Comments (0)
October 11, 2005
FANS theater production
http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/nm/20050929/stage_nm/arts_iran_play_dc_1
British soccer drama, staring Parivz Parastoui, grips Iran theater audiences
TEHRAN (Reuters) - English soccer's perhaps most famous club, Manchester United, has taken center stage in this year's hottest theater production in
Iran.
Extra seating had to be set up on the stage itself to accommodate the crowds who flocked to see writer-director Mohammad Rahmanian's F.A.N.S, which depicts a dysfunctional, soccer-mad family living in 1960s Manchester.
Now embarking on an international tour including Sweden and Canada, the play centres on the life of the Shelton family -- Frankie, Agnes, Nancy and Sonny -- whose first initials make up the play's title and its central theme.
Posted by chek at 03:49 PM | Comments (1)
ISN
http://www.iransport.net/index_Film.asp
فيلم های شبکه ورزش ايران
Film Iran Sport
کليه ويدئوهای سايت ايران اسپرت.نت پس از ۴۸ ساعت از زمان نمايش در سايت ( غير فعال ) می شوند.
برای فعال شدن ويدئوها ، طبق درخواست کاربران در روزهايی که از طريق اطلاعيه اعلام می شود ، ويدئوها مجددا فعال خواهند شد.
» تاسيس انجمن تبادل ويدئو
از کليه کاربرانی که به هر دليل موفق نشده اند در طول فعال بودن ويدئوها آنها را دريافت کنند می توانند به اين انجمن مراجعه کنند. برای مراجعه اينجا کليک کنید.
Posted by chek at 03:18 PM | Comments (0)
September 30, 2005
Pakistan women in soccer punch-up
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/4297628.stm
Pakistan's women footballers, used to battling hardline Islamists opposed to their activity, ended up fighting themselves in a landmark final.
A mass brawl broke out after the award of a penalty in the first final of the National Women's Football Championship in Islamabad's Jinnah Stadium.
Posted by chek at 12:40 PM | Comments (0)
September 01, 2005
Goal-line technology
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/4206450.stm
Fifa will use goal-line technology at the 2006 World Cup in Germany if a trial run at the Under-17 World Championships in Peru proves a success.
A 'smartball' system has been developed whereby balls fitted with a microchip will send a signal to the referee when they have crossed the line.
Posted by chek at 02:16 PM | Comments (0)
August 17, 2005
Soccer TV
http://www.soccertv.com/
Soccer on TV everyday
TV listings for US and Canada, satellite TV information, restaurant and pubs guide
News and announcements
Selected telecasts for the next 24 hours
Covering: ESPN Deportes, ESPN2, Telemundo, FOX Soccer Channel (FSC), FOX Sports en Espanol, FOX Sports World Canada, RAI International, Setanta Sports USA, Radio Televisao Portuguesa Internacional (RTPi), GolTV, Centro America TV, TyC Sports, Altitude Sports and Entertainment, FSN New England, Circuito Cerrado, and many more channels.
Also, Yahoo's TV
Posted by chek at 01:07 PM | Comments (0)
JPN 2 - 1 IRN
http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/06/en/t/sc/index.html?year=2005&month=8&day=17
Yokohama, Japan
August 17th, 19:30
(3:30 am LA time)
The Match:
Mirzapour was by far the best player during the first 20 minutes of the game, defending the Iranian goal from the constant Japanese attack, but eventually after an obvious defensive line mistake, Akira Kaji found the goal empty and scored an easy one at minute 28.
Just before the end of the first half we saw a strong shot from Ali Daei which hit the left vertical post but did not go in.
The second half was more balanced, with attacks from both sides. At minute 76 a corner kick got reflected from Kaabi, standing on the goal line, but then hit Mirzapour's knee and landed in the goal.
There was not much action after that except for Ali Daei's penalty kick goal, at minute 79, which brought some hope to the Iranian team for a few minutes before the final whistle.
Iran received two yellow cards (Javad Nakounam, Yahya Golmohammadi) and the Japanese got two.
After the Match:
On the same day, in the other game of the Germany World Cup 2006 qualifying group in Manama, Bahrain lost 2-3 to North Korea.
After 6 games for each team, Iran stands at the 2nd place of Group B with 13 points. Japan with 15 is at the top.
Japan and Iran qualified from Group B, while Saudi Arabia and Korea Republic qualified from Group A.
Iran's FIFA ranking is 15, ahead of Japan 17 for August '05.
Posted by chek at 10:23 AM | Comments (0)
June 27, 2005
Confed. Cup 2005 Final
http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/06/en/c/
Final
Semi Final
Argentina make final on penalties
Argentina booked their place in the Confederations Cup final by beating Mexico 6-5 on penalties after the tie ended 1-1 after extra time on Sunday.
Carlos Salcido put Mexico ahead after 104 minutes before Luciano Figueroa equalised six minutes later.
Argentina's Javier Saviola was sent off in the 90th minute and Mexico's Rafael Marquez was dismissed three minutes later for another rash challenge.
Final Game on Wednesday
Germany vs Mexico (3rd Place)
-----------------------------
Wed Jun 29 08:30AM Pacific (11:30AM Eastern)
Channel : FOX Soccer Channel (FSC)--> USA --> LIVE
Channel : Galavision (US) --> USA --> LIVE
Channel : Rogers Sportsnet - ALL REGIONS --> CANADA --> LIVE
Brazil vs Argentina (Final)
---------------------------
Wed Jun 29 11:30AM Pacific (02:30PM Eastern)
Channel : FOX Soccer Channel (FSC) --> USA --> LIVE
Channel : TeleFutura --> USA --> LIVE
Channel : Rogers Sportsnet - ALL REGIONS --> CANADA --> LIVE
Posted by Chekonim at 01:40 PM | Comments (0)
June 23, 2005
Babes of Confed. Cup
http://msn.foxsports.com/soccer/pgStory?contentId=3701216&pageNumber=1
FOXSports.com - SOCCER
Babes of the Confed. Cup
Posted by chek at 12:01 PM | Comments (0)
June 21, 2005
Chera, Jean Carlos - new Pele
http://www.jean-carlos-chera.com/
Jean Charlos Chera ... The next coming of Pele!
Jean Carlos Chera, a 9-year-old who is 4-foot-6, is attracting interest from Manchester United and other top European teams. Chera, who weighs 77 pounds, currently plays for the youth teams of Associacao Desportiva Atletica, a small club in the southern Brazilian state of Parana.
Watch video of this amazing child prodigy in action!!!
Posted by chek at 03:50 PM | Comments (0)
June 20, 2005
soccer, great moves
http://www.putfile.com/media.php?n=fussball&width=800
A fantastic video of great soccer moves.
Posted by chek at 12:34 PM | Comments (0)
June 15, 2005
victory party pictures
http://www.iranian.com/NaderDavoodi/2005/June/Fans/1.html
Pictures from celebrations around Tehran for Iran's national soccer team qualifications to 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany.
More Pictures (06/15):
Iranian.com Victory Party Photos
Pictures:
1st set, 2nd set, 3rd set, 4th set
bbc
isna
Posted by Chekonim at 11:11 AM | Comments (0)
June 10, 2005
World Cup Sex
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/4081430.stm
Berlin prepares for World Cup sex
Berlin is expecting an influx of prostitutes during next year's World Cup and city health officials plan to distribute 100,000 free condoms.
The free condoms will be accompanied by leaflets giving men advice on how to behave with prostitutes.
The leaflets will set out 10 "rules" for prostitutes' clients, Ms Schmiedhofer, health director for Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf district, told the BBC News website.
She ruled out Berlin introducing so-called "sex sheds" - special drive-in enclosures for prostitutes and their clients which have been pioneered in Cologne.
The German news magazine Stern says an area the size of a football pitch was earmarked for prostitution in Cologne's Longerich district in October 2001.
It was fenced off and photography was banned there. The enclosure was designed to stop illegal kerb-crawling in the city centre and according to Stern, it has been declared a success.
PROSTITUTION IN EU STATES
Netherlands: prostitutes treated as self-employed persons; street prostitution in managed zones; brothels legal but subject to licensing
Germany: similar rights for prostitutes to those of the Dutch though prostitution subject to VAT; legal brothels and recognised red light zones
France: prostitution legal - soliciting and procuring are not
Sweden: prostitution legal but buying sex is not, so clients risk prosecution
UK: prostitution not officially illegal but soliciting, procuring and brothel-keeping are
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June 09, 2005
World Cup history
http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/06/en/p/video.html
The official site for the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany
Let the finest highlights from the last 10 FIFA World Cup finals stream onto your computer and enjoy the most magical history lesson you can have. Travel from England's hollowed Wembley in 1966 to the first Asian FIFA World Cup in 2002, and lift the cup with each victor.
Watch Iran's match with the U.S.A. in 1998 FIFA World Cup France
1966 FIFA World Cup England
1970 FIFA World Cup Mexico
1974 FIFA World Cup Germany
1978 FIFA World Cup Argentina
1982 FIFA World Cup Spain
1986 FIFA World Cup Mexico
1990 FIFA World Cup Italy
1994 FIFA World Cup USA
1998 FIFA World Cup France
2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan
Watch not just Diego Maradona's remarkable Goal of the Century but the next 50 most thrilling, amazing bulges of the net in FIFA World Cup history.
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Women in Azadi
http://www.nasiriphotos.com/blog/?id=1002700
Mansour Nasiri's Photoblog
عکس نوشتههای منصور نصيری
The story of 30 something women who made it inside the Azadi stadium to watch the Iran vs Bahrain match on the day Iran qualified for 2006 World Cup, Germany.
18 Khordad 1384 (June 8th 2005)
Congratulation to all Persian soccer fans for the Iranian National Soccer Team qualifying for Worldcup 2006
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June 08, 2005
IRN 1 - 0 BHR
http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/06/en/t/sc/index.html?year=2005&month=6&day=8
Tehran, Iran
June 8th, 19:05
(7:35 am LA time)
Salaam Aalmaan
Good Morning Germany
"Khabar Khabar Dobaareh
Teeme Por Az Setaareh
Shaadi o Eftekhaaro
Be Armaghaan Miaareh"
Before the Match:
"Jame Jahanee Enshaalaah".
These were the words of Branko Ivankovic in Farsi in his interview during national team's practice session yesterday. And sweet victory made his wish come true.
Four years ago in Manama, Iran's qualification for the 2002 World Cup depended on a win when Bahrain's 3 to 1 victory resulted in Saudi Arabia qualifying instead. 60 million Iranians watched in despair and disgust as Bahrainian players made a victory lap waiving the flag of Saudi Arabia.
Tonight's game was just about one thing, receiving a single point and qualifying for the World Cup, but the extra joy of Iran's victory, wiped out the painful memories of Manama 2001 and along with it, the images of Bahrainian players falling down left and right, grass rolling, and killing time in any imaginable way.
The Match:
During the first two minutes of the match we got four corner kicks in a row and on the fourth one Nekounam passed the ball to Nosrati, whose header was reflected back off the right Bahrainian vertical pole.
45 minutes later, the first half finishing with no goals but 8 corners for Iran (vs 2 for Bahrain) was proof that although Bahrianians desperately needed the 3 points, the Iranian team was controlling the game.
At the beginning of the second half (min 48) Zandi's deep ball from a free kick and Nosrati's header which reflected off the ground and landed in goal, secured Iran's qualification to the 2006 World Cup.
In the second half we saw more attacks from Iran. After min 90, Bahrianians had a few attacks one of which was very dangerous but the ball went to out and Ferdosipour's comment "Nafase Raahati Meekeshim, va Kheyli Ham Raahate In Nafas" beautifully described how everyone in the stadium must have felt.
Iran received three yellow cards (Ferydoon Zandi, Sattar Zare, Mehdi Mahdavikia) and the Bahranians got two.
After the Match:
The fact that everyone in Iran and Iranians all around the world were making preparations for a victory party had put enormous pressure on the players, but the nervous team played a beautiful game and in front of an audience of 75000 men and 50 women, waving hundreds of red, white and green flags and shouting "Iran Chi Kaaresh Kardeh, Soorakh Soorakhesh Kardeh", the Iranian national soccer team made history and June 8th 2005 (18 Khordad 1384) became an unforgettable day for all soccer fans watching the game.
"Ey Iran" was broadcasted in the Stadium.
A huge Iranian flag carrying the words "Khalije Hamishe Farse Iran" covered several rows of expectators.
With so many national team members playing in Germany, it was like "roohe almaan dar iran damideh shodeh"
On the Side:
Many clubs (Farhangsaraas) in Iran had live viewings of the match to groups of youngsters in a sports club environment.
The first floor tickets were 2,000 tomans and the second floor tickets were 1,000 tomans each, though they were traded for up to 20,000 tomans in the black market.
Tonight's win which puts Iran at the top of group B means Iran will be seeded 3rd in it's World Cup group. That would increase our chances of going to round of 16 due to a weaker team being seeded 4th.
Group B:
On the same day, in the other game of the Germany World Cup 2006 qualifying group in Pyongyang, N. Korea played against Japan at 15:05 Tehran time, (3:35 am LA time). Japan received three points from this game with two goals.
After 4 games for each team, Iran stands at the top of Group B with 13 points, followed by Japan 12, Bahrain 4 and N. Korea 0 points each.
Iran's FIFA ranking is 18, behind Japan 17, but ahead of Denmark and Germany tied at 19 for May '05.
Iran's next match is on August 17th against Japan in Japan.
Pictures:
1st set, 2nd set, 3rd set, 4th set
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June 03, 2005
IRN 1 - 0 PRK
http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/06/en/t/sc/index.html?year=2005&month=6&day=3
Tabrik va Tasliat !
Tehran, Iran (19:05)
(7:35 am LA time)
An all defensive North Korean team had come to the field hoping for a draw, which gave the Iranian team many opportunities to attack, though not as many goals.
Despite more than 20 fouls ( 3/4 of which committed by the Koreans ) and 7 yellow cards (2 for Iran: Rezaei, and Kabi), it was quite a calm game compared to Iran's last match with N. Korea in Pyongyang.
The only goal of the match at the end of the first half (min 45+3) came from Mahdavikia's (no. 2) deep ball from a free kick from the right side that was headed back by Gol Mohammadi and a final header from Rahman Rezaei (no. 5) hit the underside of the crossbar and went in. Both Gol Mohammadi and Rezaei being defenders shows the magnitude of Iranian presence in Korea's penalty box.
In the second half, recently married Ali Daei, perhaps to impress his bride, played one of his best games in a while. The Korean goal keeper blocked several headers from Daei. Fans in the stadium were shouting "ALI DAEI" over and over again.
N. Korean head coach was given a red card during the last minutes of the second half and was sent to sit with the fans.
With this victory Iranian national soccer team only needs one more point to secure it's place as one of the two teams qualifying from Group B to go to 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany.
The Azadi stadium was only half full due to precautions taken after the fatal incident last month. Tickets were color coded (yellow, blue, green, and red) to match the seats and paths to the gates were marked with matching colors to reduce the risk of any injuries.
Another highlight of the game was Mr. Shafeei, whose memorable quotations always bring additional joy to the games. "Sar Morabiye Besyaar Nime Asabiye Teame Kore", "Maze Maze Mikone Bezane, Nazane, va Nemizane", "Baaziye Japon Bahrain Har Natijei Daashte Baashe Baraaye Maa Kheyli Moheme". He also mentioned that today was the 26th anniversary of A. Khomeyni's ertehaal.
This was Iran's 18th game against N. Korea, we have 13 wins and 5 draws.
In the other game of the group in Manama, Bahrain, Japan's only goal secured them a victory against Bahrain.
After 4 games for each team, Iran stands at the top of Group B with 10 points, followed by Japan 9, Bahrain 4 and N. Korea 0 points each.
Iran's FIFA ranking is 18, behind Japan 17, but ahead of Denmark and Germany tied at 19 for May '05.
Iran's next match is on June 8th against Bahrain in Tehran at 19:05 (7:35 am LA time)
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Fifa Worldcup 2006
http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/06/en/index.html
The official site for the 2006 FIFA World Cup, Germany
Get up to the minute news, commentary, calendar, scoreboard and more.
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June 02, 2005
Soccerwives & Girlfriends
http://msn.foxsports.com/other/pgStory?contentId=3216398&pageNumber=1
Pictures of Soccer Wives and Girl Friends
Wedding plans are over for Brazilian sensation Ronaldo and his former fiancee Daniella Cicarelli.
The gorgeous Simoneis Ballack watches the opening match of the new Allianz Arena in Munich where she hopes her husband Michael will win many trophies with Bayern Munich and Germany.
Former Miss Czech Republic Jana Kocurova on the arm of her Borussia Dortmund playmaker Tomas Rosicky before the 2004 European Championships.
Where do retired supermodels go? Apparently, to France, to marry eccentric French goalkeeper Fabien Barthez, who now plays in the South of France.
Arsenal left back Ashley Cole's gal Cheryl Tweedy sings with her band, 'Girls Aloud'.
Bayern Munich and Germany goalkeeper Oliver Kahn at the opening of the new Allianz Arena in Munich with his girlfriend Verena Kerth.
Ilary Blasi, girlfriend of Italian striker Francesco Totti, sits in the stands during the Euro 2004 match between Denmark and Italy at the D. Afonso Henriques stadium in Guimaraes, Portugal.
Micahel Owen's fiancee accompanied him to the new grounds when Owen signed a contract with Spanish giants Real Madrid in the summer of 2004.
Bayern Munich youngster Bastian Schweinsteiger looks forward to meeting up with his girlfriend Daniela after his matches.
Former Czech model Adriana Karembeu is sizzling still as she escorts her now retired husband at an awards gala.
Mexican actress Adriana Lavat got the wedding she always dreamed of when she tied the knot with Mexico and FC Barcelona defender Rafael Marquez.
United States star Landon Donovan had a tough decision to make when he decided to return to Germany — leaving behind the beautiful actress Bianca Kajlich.
Schalke's Brazilian striker Ailton is more than willing to change nationalities to play in the World Cup, but he's a little more steady when it comes to his wife Rosseli Rodrigus.
No gallery would be complete without Posh herself. Victoria Beckham is never one to shy away from the cameras and she looks extremely fetching here at a premiere in Spain with her famous husband.
L.A. Galaxy and USA international Cobi Jones arrived at a Maxim party in Los Angeles with this lovely gal by his side.
Thierry Henry's girlfriend can't wait to get a reaction out of her famous French footballer.
U.S. international and all-round ruckus-maker Clint Mathis attends a film premiere in 2002 with guest Rachel Perry.
Oliver Kahn, seen here leaving a hotel with his new girlfriend, has endured a number of scandals revolving around his private life.
Wayne Rooney's young girlfriend Colleen McCloughlin couldn't help but grin from ear to ear when she found out her boyfriend would be playing for Manchester United.
Giovanne Elber experiences a homecoming in Munich with his wife at the Allianz Arena inaugural match in May, 2005.
Ashley Cole leaving a Super Bowl party in London with Cheryl Tweedy, one of five girls who make up the pop band 'Girls Aloud'.
The wives of French footballers Christophe Dugarry (left) and Zinedine Zidane take in a match while their men play the game.
Portuguese legend Luis Figo and his wife arrive at a Spanish premiere.
Nancy Dell'Olio, partner of England Football Manager Sven Goran Eriksson, attends a fashion party welcoming Hogan, a shoe and handbag retailer, at The Roundhouse, Chalk Farm on April 22, 2004 in London.
Two of the Czech Republic's best players, Pavel Nedved (left) and Tomas Rosicky, attend an award show in Prague along with Nedved's wife (far left) and Rosicky's girlfriend, model Radka Kocourova.
Italy and Juventus striker Allesandro del Piero makes an appearance with girlfriend Sonia Amoruso in Turin.
Michael Owen's girlfriend Louise Bonsall strutting her stuff.
Real Madrid star Ronaldo and his now never-to-be wife Daniella Cicarelli enjoy a night out in Madrid at a GQ magazine party. The couple split in April of 2005.
Young France and Juventus striker David Trezeguet shows up with his gorgeous wife Beatrice.
Sweden star Henrik Larsson looks like he needs to focus more on his wife Magdalena and their daughter than his throngs of adoring Celtic Park fans.
Thierry Henry and his girlfriend Claire leave the Sheraton Hotel in Seoul after a lunch with the French squad during the 2002 World Cup.
Victoria Beckham attends a performance of Swan Lake at London's Royal Albert Hall.
Landon Donovan's girlfriend Bianca Kajlich attending another premiere in Hollywood in 2002.
Manchester United regular Phil Neville attends an awards banquet with his wife Julie.
Germany's second most famous libero Lothar Matthaeus is usually spotted with his beautiful wife Mariana.
Another shot of Christian Karembeu's gorgeous model wife Adriana, seen here doing a promotional photo shoot in Cannes.
German legend Andreas Brehme with his wife Pilar. Brehme scored the winning penalty kick at the 1990 World Cup Final to give Germany a 1-0 victory over Argentina.
Welsh winger Ryan Giggs looks as though he needs to make a few more purchases in London for his girlfriend before she changes moods.
Juventus star Alessandro del Piero gets a warm reception from his girlfriend Sonia Amoruso after a match that clinched the Serie A title at the Stadio delle Alpi in 2003.
Real Madrid stalwart Raul shows up at a Spanish premiere with his stunning wife in tow.
a playmaker Francesco Totti relaxes at an outdoor performance with his girlfriend, the lovely Ilary Blasi.
Legendary French defender Marcel Desailly looks like he needs to do a little defense on the home front as his wife Virginie follows him off the team bus.
Tim Howard of Manchester United poses with his wife at the annual United for UNICEF charity dinner.
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May 07, 2005
Ali Karimi in Bayern Munchen
http://www.fcbayern.t-com.de/en/news/news/2005/03939.php?fcb_sid=8b543aa7daadc80165919ecaf1ecfe58
Bayern have announced their first confirmed signing ahead of the 2005-6 campaign, 26 year-old Iran international Ali Karimi from United Arab Emirates outfit Al-Ahli Dubai. The attacking midfielder has put his name to a one-year deal with an option for both parties on a further year. No transfer fee is involved as the player is out of contract in Dubai at the end of this season.
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April 22, 2005
Iran better than Germany
http://www.fifa.com/en/mens/statistics/index/0,2548,All-Apr-2005,00.html
FIFA rankings:
Iran ranks 19th (701 points) ahead of Germany 20th (698 points) in the FIFA rankings.
Japan 17th, Bahrain 50th, and Korea DPR 91st are in Iran's Wolrd Cup 2006 qualifying group.
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March 31, 2005
Ali Karimi - Asian Player of 2004
http://www.bezanberim.com/photo/showphoto.php?photo=545&sort=1&cat=all&page=1
Ali Karimi Asian Player of 2004
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Ali Karimi Video
http://www.bezanberim.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=149
The Magic of Ali Karimi, Persian Maradona.
Posted by Chekonim at 01:01 PM | Comments (0)
March 30, 2005
PRK 0 - 2 IRN
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PYONGYANG KOREA DPR - March 30th, 2005
From the very beginning it was an unusual game. The North Korean officials had allowed expectators to watch the match while standing around the field. The game had to be postponed 15 minutes to get these fans out of the field.
It was an equal game till minute 33 when a free kick by Mahdavikia and a little help from the Korean defender An Yong-Hak's header gave Iran the lead. The first half ended 1-0 for Iran.
The second half was all defense for Iran and we were under enormous pressure from the N. Koreans. All Korean's except for their goal keeper were in our side of the field and a couple of offsides were called at the midfield line. However, in a beautiful play from Karimi, and Mahdavikia the ball reached Nekounam who scored the second goal for Iran at minute 80.
A few minutes later after the dive of a Korean in our penalty box and the referee's decision to continue the play, the Korean's lost their cool and Nam was given a red card for pushing the referee.
After 3 games for each team this match secured Iran another 3 points which puts us at the top of Group B with 7 points, followed by Japan 6, Bahrain 4 and N. Korea 0 points each.
At the other match of the group last night, own goal gives Japan 1-0 win over Bahrain.
Despite this and the previous victory against Japan Iran's FIFA ranking stays unchanged at 20 for March '05.
Iran's next match is on June 3rd against N. Korea in Tehran.
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Team Melli
http://www.teammelli.com/
Extensive pool of statistics about Iran's national soccer team from 1941 till today. In addition has up to the minute results from all matches. Highly recommended.
Posted by Chekonim at 10:59 AM | Comments (0)
FIFA World Ranking
http://www.fifa.com/en/mens/statistics/index.html
March 2005: Iran's national soccer team stands 20th in the world.
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IRN 2 - JPN 1
http://www.irankicks.com
Sweet Eydi to Hamvatanaane Aziz
Iran wins over Japan in an exciting match. More than 100K people showed up. The Azadi stadium was full of expectators and the doors were closed 5 hours before the start of the game. Iran took the game to the locker room 1-0 at half time after Hashemian's goal at min 25. The fans were supportive even after the Japanese scored the equalizer in the second half at min 65. It was becoming the cause of many stomach aches, like several recent games of our National team, but a header from Hashemian, who also plays for Bayern Munich, at min 75 saved the game for Iran.
Iran stands second in the table after Bahrain, which beat North Korea 2-1 earlier today, both with 4 points followed by Japan 3 and North Korea 0 points each.
Iran has four more games to play, with the first match coming up this Tuesday March 29th, at 10:35pm PST (Wednesday March 30th, at 11:05am Tehran time).
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March 24, 2005
Iran Sports Press
http://www.iransportspress.com/
Iranian forum covering soccer and other sports. (Sport calendar, news, chat, and live video broadcast of some games)
Posted by Chekonim at 10:11 PM | Comments (0)
Iran Kicks
http://www.irankicks.com
Live report of Iran's soccer matches. Results, forum, polls, and much more.
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