The Latest Breaking News from Iran

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand reacts to England decision to take the knee before Iran game

England manager Gareth Southgate confirmed his players will take a knee before the game against Iran.

Manchester Evening News · Nov 20, 2022

Iran intensifies crackdown in Kurdish area; rights group says four killed

Iran's clerical rulers have stepped up suppression of persistent anti-government protests in the country's Kurdish region, deploying troops and killing at least four demonstrators on Sunday, social media posts and rights groups said.

Reuters · Nov 20, 2022

England’s Harry Kane may abandon ‘OneLove’ armband over booking fear

Harry Kane must decide whether to wear the ‘OneLove’ rainbow captain’s armband against Iran amid fears the gesture could earn an instant booking

The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2022

Gareth Southgate and Harry Kane vow to cheer up England on eve of World Cup

England are one of the bookies' favourites for this year's World Cup in Qatar and have group games against Iran, the United States and neighbours Wales on the horizon

Daily Mirror · Nov 20, 2022

FIFA enforce World Cup ban on Harry Kane and England day before opening game vs Iran

World Cup news: FIFA frustrate FA with latest decision as Three Lions decision made ahead of Iran opener.

Football London · Nov 20, 2022

Hajsafi Hopes National Team Can Be Voice for Iran’s People at World Cup

Iran defender Ehsan Hajsafi on Sunday spoke out about the difficult conditions for his people back home on the eve of his country's opening World Cup match against England, and said he hoped his team could show them respect and be their voice. More than two months of protests in…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 20, 2022

Iran’s Ehsan Hajsafi: ‘The conditions in our country are not right’

The country’s captain and his teammates begin their World Cup campaign against England to the backdrop of turmoil at home

The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2022

England seek FIFA clarification amid claim captains wearing OneLove armbands at the World Cup could be booked

The FA are seeking urgent clarification from FIFA over the potential consequences of Harry Kane wearing the ‘OneLove’ armband in Monday’s World Cup opener against Iran, following reports that players who wear it could be booked before kick-off.

Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2022

Gareth Southgate confirms England will be without duo for opening World Cup clash

Three Lions manager Gareth Southgate has confirmed that the England players will take a knee in their opening 2022 World Cup clash with Iran on Monday

Daily Mirror · Nov 20, 2022

England players will take knee before World Cup game with Iran, says Gareth Southgate

The Three Lions will continue to carry out the anti-racism gesture at the Qatar tournament

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2022