Asian Cup: Iraq beat Iran on penalties to enter semis

Saad Abdulameer, Dhurgham Ismael and Marwan Hussein of Iraq celebrate the winning goal by Salam Shakir in a penalty shoot out during the 2015 Asian Cup match between Iran and Iraq. Photograph:......

PHOTOS: Messi magic sends Argentina through to last 16

Lionel Messi's magical left-foot produced another inspirational goal as Argentina managed 1-0 win over gritty Iran in a Group F game of the World Cup in Belo Horizonte, on Saturday.With some of the......

Messi saves Argentine blushes against bold Iran

Lionel Messi saved Argentina's blushes with a brilliant stoppage time winner against unheralded Iran at the football World Cup on Saturday to send the South Americans into the last 16.Argentina's......

Lack of patience reason behind Nigerians' downfall

African champions Nigeria blamed impatience for their failure to break down outsiders Iran in a 0-0 draw on Monday that stood out like a sore thumb in an otherwise thrilling World Cup. Iran coach......

Iran, Nigeria listless in first draw at Brazil World Cup

Iran and Nigeria laboured to the first stalemate of a scintillating World Cup on Monday with a dismal 0-0 draw that left both sides still chasing their first victory at a finals since......