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Pezeshkian: Struggle until last moment more important than victory
Jul 02, 2026 07:55Pars Today – The President of Iran, in a message addressed to members of Iran’s national football team on social media, said: scientific work, maintaining morale, a transformative approach, and high motivation are the conditions for future success.
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Araghchi to U.S. Homeland Security Secretary: You proved to the world you have no business hosting an international tournament
Jul 01, 2026 08:17Pars Today – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, responding to remarks by the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, said: "You proved to the world you have no business hosting an international tournament."
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Iranian football officials thank Mexicans for hospitality during FIFA World Cup
Jun 28, 2026 09:03Pars Today – Abolfazl Pasandideh, Iran's ambassador to Mexico, expressed his appreciation for the hospitality shown by the Mexican people during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Qalehnoei: We represent great, powerful Iran at World Cup
Jun 15, 2026 06:43Pars Today – The head coach of Iran’s national football team said in a pre-match press conference ahead of the game against New Zealand that he hopes football can become a means of bringing countries and cultures closer together.
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Iran’s flag raised in heart of Los Angeles, USA
Jun 13, 2026 07:49Pars Today – Following the raising of the Iranian flag in stadiums in Mexico and Canada, the flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran was also displayed during the third opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
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Barcelona star raises Palestinian flag
May 13, 2026 07:27Pars Today — Lamine Yamal, the Barcelona star, raised the Palestinian flag during the team’s championship celebrations as a sign of support for the Palestinian people, creating one of the most controversial images of the event.
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Former FIFA president: Don’t go to U.S.
Jan 28, 2026 03:50Pars Today — The former president of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) urged World Cup spectators not to travel to the United States due to security concerns.
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Sports | Iran’s coach nominated for World’s Best Futsal Coach award / Israeli footballer: Europe’s most hated
Jan 05, 2026 01:45Pars Today — Vahid Shamsaei, head coach of Iran’s national futsal team, has been nominated for the World’s Best Coach award for the fourth consecutive year.
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Infantino’s contradiction: FIFA’s breach of neutrality and praise for Trump sparks criticism
Dec 07, 2025 01:48Pars Today – Awarding the first FIFA Peace Award to Donald Trump, President of the United States, has triggered a wave of political and critical reactions—an action that called into question the claimed neutrality of football.
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Sports | U.S. political action against Iranian football / 12-year gap between Ronaldo’s official and physical age
Nov 28, 2025 04:39Pars Today – U.S. obstruction in issuing a complete visa for the Iranian football delegation has led foreign media to report that the spirit of the World Cup has been harmed.