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world3 hours ago•6 min saved

From Nomad to World Cup Hero: Beiranvand's unlikely rise

Beiranvand grew up in a Kurdish nomad family, ran away at 12 after his father dismissed football as a job, slept rough and did odd jobs before breaking through at Naft Tehran. Now in his third World Cup for Iran, the 1.95m ‘Wall of Persia’ earned Man of the Match against Belgium, produced a crucial save, and holds Guinness records for a 61m throw and a 78m drop kick, having also saved Ronaldo in 2018 and helped Tractor clinch a league title after leaving Persepolis.

via The New York Times|

#beiranvand #goalkeeper #guinness-world-record

world5 days ago•4 min saved

Beiranvand Stands Tall as Iran Earns 0-0 Draw with Belgium After Ngoy Red

Beiranvand produced a sensational save to help Iran earn a 0-0 draw with Belgium in Los Angeles, a late Ngoy red reducing Belgium to 10 men and keeping Iran hopeful of reaching the World Cup knockout stage for the first time.

via The Guardian|

#beiranvand #belgium #iran

sports5 days ago•6 min saved

Iran’s World Cup dream stays alive after 0-0 with Belgium

Iran earned a 0-0 draw with Belgium at SoFi Stadium, keeping its World Cup hopes alive and within reach of advancing to the knockout stage for the first time. Off-field adversity—training moved to Mexico and entry restrictions—was tempered by a stubborn defense and a Belgian red card in the 62nd minute after Nathan Ngoy grabbed Mehdi Taremi, which allowed Iran to press for a late goal. A win over Egypt would seal advancement for Iran, while Belgium still faces potential elimination.

via Los Angeles Times|

#beiranvand #belgium #iran