Preview of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, Iran are in Group C with Palestine, Hong Kong and UAE. We discuss the 26-man squad list called up by Amir Ghalenoei, and analyse the friendly match against Burkina Faso which ended 2 - 1 in favour of Team Melli, goals coming from Mehdi Taremi and Omid Ebrahimi. Lastly, Samson spoke with Mansour Ebrahimzadeh, former Team Melli assistant coach for his thoughts on Iran at the Asian Cup.

00:00 - Intro
02:33 - Analysis: Iran 2 - 1 Burkina Faso
07:50 - Squad list analysis
45:30 - Interview: Mansour Ebrahimzadeh
56:58 - Predictions & Preferred XIs
01:05:21 - Fan Questions
01:13:39 - Outro

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Host: Samson Tamijani
Panel: Arya Allahverdi & Daniel Kayal
Guest: Mansour Ebrahimzadeh
Graphic: Mahdi Javanbakhsh
Intro Music: CASPIAN by ASADI
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2023 AFC Asian Cup PREVIEW

Iran won their first match at the 2023 AFC Asian Cup 4 - 1 against Palestine. Goals coming from Karim Ansarifard, Shoja Khalilzadeh, Mehdi Ghayedi and Sardar Azmoun. In this episode we analyse Iran's victory with special guest Steven Beitashour joining the panel. We also preview Team Melli's 2nd group C match against Hong Kong on Friday.

00:00 - Intro
00:55 - Steven's retirement
05:10 - Steven on 2015 Asian Cup
06:35 - Analysis: Iran 4 - 1 Palestine
15:50 - Defensive concerns
26:12 - Saman Ghoddos starpower
35:18 - Goals in first match
39:10 - Preview: Iran vs. Hong Kong
43:08 - Fan questions
53:36 - Outro
54:48 - Saman Ghoddos shout out 

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Host: Sina Sadrzadeh
Panel: Steven Beitashour & Arya Allahverdi
Editor: Samson Tamijani
Graphic: Mahdi Javanbakhsh
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Analysis: Iran 4 - 1 Palestine | 2023 AFC Asian Cup

Team Melli defeats Hong Kong for the second time in three months and advances to the 2023 AFC Asian Cup knockout stage, but why did it feel more like a defeat? Host Samson Tamijani is joined by panelists Pezhman Pars and Sahand Salari who break down why the team performed badly and what can turn things around going forward.

00:00 - Intro
00:49 - Welcome
02:21 - Initial reaction
10:48 - Adjustments needed
13:55 - Who gets benched
22:09 - Saeid Ezatolahi's play
24:11 - Amir Ghalenoei post-match comments
35:44 - Mehdi Taremi's performance
38:05 - Preview: Iran vs. UAE
43:25 - Potential 2nd Round opponents
46:40 - How to Watch
48:14 - Predictions
48:50 - Outro

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Analysis: Iran 1 - 0 Hong Kong | 2023 AFC Asian Cup

Team Melli advance to the knockout stages of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup where they will face Syria in the Round of 16 on January 31st. Host Arya Allahverdi with panelists Arya Nourizadeh and special guest Benjamin Nassiri analyse Iran's 2 - 1 victory over UAE which meant they topped Group C, goals coming from a Mehdi Taremi brace, both assisted by Sardar Azmoun.

00:00 - Intro
02:50 - Sardar Azmoun chances
06:05 - Ali Gholizadeh impact
10:00 - Azmoun-Taremi link-up
12:42 - Sadegh Moharrami injury
15:11 - Ramin Rezaeian + Team Spirit
16:50 - Hossein Kanaani mistakes
19:19 - Breaking down penalty
22:03 - Mehdi Taremi instant response
24:10 - Mohammad Mohebi goal disallowed?
27:30 - Defence allowing UAE goal
29:25 - Preview: Iran vs. Syria - Round of 16
34:10 - Defensive changes
38:28 - Predictions
39:20 - Bahrain or Japan in Quarter-Finals
42:38 - Other R16 matchups, potential Semi-Final opponents
44:00 - Fan Questions
47:10 - Outro

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Panel: Benjamin Nassiri & Arya Nourizadeh
Editor: Samson Tamijani
Graphic: Mahdi Javanbakhsh
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Analysis: Iran 2 - 1 UAE | Preview: Iran vs. Syria | 2023 AFC Asian Cup

Team Melli were victorious over Syria after winning 5 - 3 (1 - 1) on penalties meant they advance to the quarter-finals of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup where they will face Japan on February 3rd. Host Sina Sadrzadeh with panelists Daniel Kayal and Erfan Hoseiny analyse the Iran victory over Syria, and preview the Iran vs. Japan game which key man Mehdi Taremi will be suspended for. Lastly, Arya spoke to Ben Maxwell of the J Talk Podcast on his thoughts on the big match on Saturday.

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:49 - Ghoddos & Jahanbakhsh post-match comments
01:58 - Pod welcome from Qatar
03:39 - Japan vs. Bahrain review
06:02 - Analysis: Iran (5) 1 - 1 (3) Syria
08:00 - Khalilzadeh's performance
09:11 - Taremi's performance 
10:41 - Underwhelming team play
13:01 - Beiranvand's performance
15:20 - Cheshmi's performance
18:10 - Change in momentum
22:06 - Addition of Ebrahimi
24:00 - Player expectations
26:01 - Winger situation
29:47 - Bad finishing
30:56 - Player availabilities
32:14 - Illnesses?
33:18 - Ideal lineup
36:44 - Team mentality
40:18 - Preview: Iran vs. Japan
47:24 - Arya interviews Ben Maxwell of J-Talk Pod 
50:18 - Unavailable Japan players
57:16 - Match prediction
01:01:14 - Outro
01:02:03 - Saman Ghoddos promo

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Host: Sina Sadrzadeh
Panel: Daniel Kayal & Erfan Hoseiny
Guest: Ben Maxwell
Editor: Samson Tamijani
Graphic: Mahdi Javanbakhsh
Intro Music: CASPIAN by ASADI
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PREVIEW: IRAN VS. JAPAN | 2023 AFC Asian Cup

A historic day at the Education City Stadium as Team Melli defeated The Samurai Blue of Japan 2 - 1 to advance to the semi-finals of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup. A tidy finish by Mohammad Mohebi and a stoppage penalty from Alireza Jahanbakhsh meant Iran will face Qatar on February 7th. Sina Sadrzadeh, Daniel Kayal and Erfan Hoseiny analysed the victory and previewed the upcoming match.

Chapters:
00:00 - Victorious reactions
00:35 - Intro
01:20 - Post-match player reactions
02:09 - Pod welcome, nervous feelings
04:35 - Starting XI vs. Japan
10:01 - Game plan for key players
14:56 - Going 1 - 0 down
18:22 - What changed at halftime?
20:50 - Coming from behind
26:51 - Credit to Amir Ghalenoei
29:20 - Equalizing goal by Mohammad Mohebi
33:30 - Winning PK
39:15 - Alireza Jahanbakhsh's leadership
43:08 - Sardar Azmoun stepping up
45:53 - Did Japan underperform?
50:10 - Players dedicating the win
52:35 - Preview: Iran vs. Qatar
52:45 - Who should play vs. Qatar
1:00:40 - Semi-final predictions
1:06:30 - Conclusion
1:08:08 - Saeid Ezatolahi promo

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Host: Sina Sadrzadeh
Panel: Daniel Kayal & Erfan Hoseiny
Editor: Samson Tamijani
Graphic: Mahdi Javanbakhsh
Intro Music: CASPIAN by ASADI
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PREVIEW: Iran vs. Qatar | Analysis: Iran 2 - 1 Japan | 2023 AFC Asian Cup

Iran are eliminated from the 2023 AFC Asian Cup by hosts Qatar in the semi-finals. Sina Sadrzadeh, Daniel Kayal and Erfan Hoseiny analyse the 2 - 3 defeat and discuss where Team Melli goes from here.

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:09 - Mehdi Taremi post-match thoughts
00:49 - Alireza Jahanbakhsh post-match thoughts 
01:50 - Panel reactions to loss
04:50 - Selected line up
07:30 - Omid Ebrahimi's last game
10:00 - Start to the game
11:44 - What would you have changed?
15:40 - Taremi's bad tournament 
22:14 - Team Melli's pattern of letdowns
25:17 - Qatar's goals
32:32 - Excuses made 
37:58 - Iran dominating
43:20 - Chances in stoppage time
47:20 - Amir Ghalenoei's selections
50:56 - What's next for Team Melli
54:10 - Conclusion 
54:45 - Arash Markazi promo

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Host: Sina Sadrzadeh
Panel: Daniel Kayal & Erfan Hoseiny
Editor: Samson Tamijani
Graphic: Mahdi Javanbakhsh
Intro & Outro Music: K!DMO
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Analysis: Iran 2 - 3 Qatar | 2023 AFC Asian Cup

We interview Kahveh Zahiroleslam, a 21 year old Iranian/American striker, currently playing for STVV in the Belgian Pro League. Born in Saratoga, California, Zahiroleslam, formerly of Yale Men's Soccer & Chicago FC United has scored 5 goals this season in all competitions for Sint-Truidense which has caught the eye of many. Hosts Samson Tamijani and Arya Allahverdi spoke to Kahveh about his background; early days; Yale University; moving to Belgium; international career aspirations; representing Team Melli or USA; 2026 FIFA World Cup and more!

Chapters:
00:00 - Kahveh Zahiroleslam introduction
00:46 - Zahiroleslam Gol Bezan Promo
00:53 - Player highlights @ Yale
01:43 - Pod welcome
03:07 - Family background, early life
06:18 - Following Team Melli growing up
09:10 - Getting recruited to Yale
11:13 - Experience with USL League 2 with Chicago FC United
13:36 - Playing in Belgium
17:00 - Objectives with STVV
19:12 - 2026 FIFA World Cup aspirations?
20:45 - Contact from national teams?
21:58 - National team preference, Iran or USA?
24:15 - Watching Iran in 2023 AFC Asian Cup
25:20 - Place in Team Melli?
27:02 - Steven Beitashour influence?
27:55 - Iranian-American footballers
30:06 - Fan questions 
34:07 - Message to Iranian fans
35:15 - Conclusion
35:56 - Beitashour Promo

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Hosts: Samson Tamijani & Arya Allahverdi
Guest: Kahveh Zahiroleslam
Editor: Samson Tamijani
Graphic: Mahdi Javanbakhsh
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INTERVIEW: Kahveh Zahiroleslam

In this episode we preview Iran vs. Turkmenistan for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier and analyse the Team Melli squad list called up by Amir Ghalenoei.

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Editor: Arya Nourizadeh
Graphics: Mahdi Javanbakhsh
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Preview: Iran vs Turkmenistan

Gol Bezan is back! Host Sina Sadrzadeh is joined by Erfan Hoseiny and Arya Nourizadeh to discuss the latest in Iranian men's and women's football, futsal, and beach soccer.

00:00 Intro
00:48 Welcome
01:12 New GB format 
02:00 Women's updates
03:52 Futsal and beach success
07:15 PGPL end of season
11:42 Asia-based players
20:10 Mehdi Taremi to Inter Milan
26:28 Sardar Azmoun's situation 
30:25 Alireza Jahanbakhsh
33:53 Saman Ghoddos
35:42 Ali Gholizadeh
38:26 Allahyar Sayyadmanesh
40:00 Other Europe-based players
44:10 Türkiye-based players
47:00 Ashkan Dejagah retiring
50:18 National Team camp prep
52:51 Conclusion 
53:38 Ghoddos promo

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Editor: Samson Tamijani
Graphics: Mahdi Javanbakhsh
Intro Music: CASPIAN by ASADI
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2023/24 Season Review: Team Melli, Legionnaires, and women's football

Iranian Football's 1st Dedicated Podcast. Covering Team Melli, PGPL & Legionnaires. Exclusive Interviews. 🎙🇮🇷

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