DESPERATE times call for desperate measures and Arsenal are hunting far and wide for the players who can ... he has identified the Iranian version, Sardar Azmoun, as his man for the future.

In the match, held at the Al Rashid Stadium, Sardar Azmoun was on target for Shabab Al Ahli in the 76th minute from the penalty spot and Saeid Ezatolahi doubled the advantage four minutes later.

Who is Sardar Azmoun and why is he nicknamed the Iranian Messi? IRANIAN forward Sardar Azmoun will be looking to fire his side out of Group B at the World Cup in Qatar. ©News Group Newspapers ...

Iranian striker Sardar Azmoun scored the winner in the 34th minute. The win marked a significant achievement for Shabab Al Ahli, as it triumphed over its host Al Ain with a clean sheet ...

HE'S got the sort of strike rate that wouldn't look out of place at the Emirates this season, and after three goals in ten games for Rubin Kazan, the Daily Star says striker Sardar Azmoun could ...

Iran differs from other Middle East nations in terms of where its key players play club soccer. Whereas most other countries ... Iran’s best players are dotted throughout the world. For example, ...

Iran opened the scoring when Sardar Azmoun scored with an overhead kick in the fourth minute but Qatar equalised when Jassem Gaber's shot from range took a deflection and looped over goalkeeper ...

Mehdi Taremi scored twice for Iran in their victory, with both goals assisted by Sardar Azmoun either side of halftime. Al-Ghassani had seen a penalty saved earlier by Iran keeper Alireza ...

Almoez Ali's late strike helped Qatar reach the final of the Asian Cup and continue their title defence with victory over Iran ... Akram Afif cancelled out Sardar Azmoun's superb overhead opener.