Gol Bezan

Our panel reviews Iran's narrow exit from FIFA World Cup 2026 and its implications on the near future of the team, including the 2027 AFC Asian Cup. Gol Bezan will be in Seattle providing updates and interviews leading up to and after the match. Be sure to follow us! Follow us on social media @GolBezan, leave a like/review & subscribe on the platform you listen on - YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcast...

Erfan Hoseiny is joined by Gol Bezan OG analyst Sina Saemian and scouting specialist Benjamin Nassiri to talk Team Melli's improbable draw against Group G favorites Belgium, and what it must do to advance from the group on June 26 against Egypt in Seattle. Gol Bezan will be in Seattle providing updates and interviews leading up to and after the match. Be sure to follow us! Follow us on social medi...

Two original Gol Bezan panelists explain what went well and wrong against the Kiwis, then tell fans what to expect against heavily favored Belgium. Plus, editor Samson Tamijani speaks with LA-based artist Caroline Delijani about her artwork recognized by Fox Soccer last week that embraced Iranian football heritage. Follow us on social media @GolBezan, leave a like/review & subscribe on the platfor...

Everything has led to this. How should Iran line up? How should Iranians feel? What will New Zealand look like? We answer all of that with a special interview with former Pas, Team Melli, and Los Angeles Galaxy player Arash Noamouz. Follow us on social media @GolBezan, leave a like/review & subscribe on the platform you listen on - YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, SoundCloud, Ama...

Hassan Nazari won the 1976 Asian Cup, became a 1976 Olympian, and played in Iran's first ever World Cup in 1978. For the last three decades, he has led Dallas Texans while coaching future professionals like Clint Dempsey, Omar Gonzalez, and Alejandro Moreno, among others. He talked with Gol Bezan via Zoom about his career, his recent conversation with Manager Amir Ghalenoei, his advice for Team Me...

Scott Coyne of The Belgian Football Podcast joins host Erfan Hoseiny to analyze Team Melli's pot 1 opponent at the 2026 FIFA World Cup: Belgium. Follow us on social media @GolBezan, leave a like/review & subscribe on the platform you listen on - YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, SoundCloud, Amazon, Castbox. Panel: Erfan Hoseiny, Scott Coyne Editor: Samson Tamijani Intro Music: CAS...

Gol Bezan hears from Sky Sport NZ commentator Jason Pine to get a look at the New Zealand National Team, Iran's first opponent in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in this must-watch for Iranian fans preparing for Group G play. Follow us on social media @GolBezan, leave a like/review & subscribe on the platform you listen on - YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, SoundCloud, Amazon, Castbox. P...

Interview: Elis Bishesari | مصاحبه با الیس بیشه‌سری by Gol Bezan

Gol Bezan returns with the latest information on Team Melli's preparation for FIFA World Cup 2026, Asian Champions League, and Persian Gulf Pro League with an exclusive interview with Leyla Shams of Learn Persian with Chai and Conversation (https://www.chaiandconversation.com/). Chai and Conversation YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LearnPersianwithChaiandConversation Host Samson Tamijan...

See Gol Bezan's exclusive interview with Aryan Ghasemi, former #teammelli interpreter and international relations manager and current FIFA relations manager. In this episode, Ghasemi reviews his time assisting Carlos Queiroz during his two stints in charge and the experience of three consecutive FIFA World Cups. Gol Bezan panelists Sina Sadrzadeh, Arya Allahverdi, and Samson Tamijani ask Ghasemi a...

Host Sina Sadrzadeh is joined by Gol Bezan director Arya Allahverdi and special guest Art Eftekhari from ‎⁨‎⁨Team Melli Talk to discuss Team Melli's back to back 0 - 0 draws with Cape Verde and Uzbekistan in the Al Ain International Cup. We also preview the upcoming group stage draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Follow us on social media @GolBezan, leave a like/review & subscribe on the platform yo...

Host Sina Sadrzadeh is joined by Gol Bezan director Arya Allahverdi to discuss Team Melli's two friendlies this week. After facing newly-qualified Cape Verde prepping for their first FIFA World Cup, Iran will face the team with the equal result between Egypt and Uzbekistan. Follow us on social media @GolBezan, leave a like/review & subscribe on the platform you listen on - YouTube, Spotify, Apple...

Host Sina Sadrzadeh alongside Erfan Hoseiny and Benjamin Nassiri review Team Melli's failure at the most recent CAFA Nations Cup, and question whether Amir Ghalenoei is the right man to lead Iran to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. CHAPTERS 0:00:00 Intro 0:00:48 welcome 0:01:54 Review of CAFA Cup 0:05:27 Tactical analysis 0:25:20 Lack of ambition 0:26:10 Failure vs Uzbekistan 0:28:28 Team & staff culture...

Follow us on social media @GolBezan, leave a like/review & subscribe on the platform you listen on - YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, SoundCloud, Amazon, Castbox. Editor: Samson Tamijani Panel: Samson Tamijani, Arya Nourizadeh Graphics: Mahdi Javanbakhsh Intro Music: CASPIAN by ASADI / dannyasadi https://smarturl.it/CASPIAN Outro Music: K!DMO / kidmo.foreal Arya - / Twenty9United...

Erfan Hoseiny & Arya Nourizadeh speak with Iran U20 and Leganes player Nima Andarz, going through all the tournaments he attended at youth level, working with Hossein Abdi, and his goals for the future. If you wish to read the English translation of this episode, please visit GolBezanPodcast.com on or after 12 April. CHAPTERS 0:00 Andarz Promo 0:09 Intro 0:56 Welcome 1:27 KIA Academy 2:24 2023 U17...

Team Melli secures World Cup qualification after gaining 4 points against UAE and Uzbekistan at the Azadi Stadium. In this episode host Sina Sadrzadeh with panelists Erfan Hoseiny and Arya Nourizadeh discuss the two matches and then analyze the road to the World Cup for Iran. Chapters: 0:00:00 Intro 0:00:47 Welcome 0:01:37 Iran qualification reaction 0:03:40 Azadi Stadium struggles 0:09:20 Green k...

Team Melli's next World Cup qualification matches are against UAE and Uzbekistan at the Azadi Stadium. In this episode host Samson Tamijani with panelists Erfan Hoseiny and Sina Saemian discuss the current situation of women’s football, the U20 team, legionnaires, the squad called up by Amir Ghalenoei as well as previewing the upcoming games. Erfan Hoseiny updates us on the latest surrounding the...

Gol Bezan editor Samson Tamijani meets with new Orlando Pride signee Zara Chavoshi, a former U20 World Cup player with Canada, and Lily Nabet of Angel City FC, who became the first woman of Iranian descent to play professional football in 2022. This is released ahead of the start of the 2025 NWSL season, and on International Women's Day. Chapters: 0:00:00 Zara Chavoshi promo 0:00:52 welcome 0:02:1...

We interview Dennis Eckert Ayensa, a 27-year-old Iranian/German/Spanish striker, currently playing for Standard de Liège on loan from Royale Union Saint-Gilloise in the Belgian Pro League. Born in Bonn, Germany to a Galician Spanish mother and German/Iranian father, there have been recent rumours of an Iran call-up by Team Melli head coach Amir Ghalenoei. Hosts Sina Sadrzadeh and Arya Allahverdi s...

Team Melli closed off the year with 2 more wins in the AFC World Cup Qualifiers. Host Samson Tamijani along panelists Arya Allahverdi and Erfan Hoseiny discuss the issues within the team, as well as updates on the AFC U20 Asian Cup, AFC Champions League, and more. Chapters: 0:00:00 Introduction 0:00:50 Welcome 0:02:00 November anniversaries 0:04:00 Iran #18 in new rankings 0:07:00 November window...

Team Melli's next World Cup qualification matches are against North Korea and Kyrgyzstan. In this episode host Sina Sadrzadeh with panelists Arya Nourizadeh & Arya Allahverdi discuss the squad called up by Amir Ghalenoei as well as previewing the upcoming games. We have host of The Asian Game podcast Scott McIntyre to tell us about all things North Korean football and what Iran can expect from the...

We interview Allahyar Sayyadmanesh, 23 year old winger, currently playing for K.V.C. Westerlo in the Belgian Pro League and 8 caps for the Iran national team. Host Arya Allahverdi spoke to Allahyar about what has changed since we last interviewed him; getting married; moving to Hull City; injury problems; Team Melli under Dragan Skočić and Amir Ghalenoei; why he wasn't called up; 2026 FIFA World C...

Host Sina Sadrzadeh is joined by panelists Arya Nourizadeh and tactical analyst Benjamin Nassiri to review Iran's performances in Group A AFC Qualifiers, a scoreless draw at Uzbekistan and shaky start against Qatar that turned into a 4-1 drubbing victory. The trio also break down notable player performances, club situations, coaching stability within the team, and give AFC Champions League updates...

#TeamMelli will continue their World Cup qualifiers campaign with two crucial games against Uzbekistan and Qatar. The latest squad called up by coach Amir Ghalenoei has been released. Host Erfan Hoseiny as well as panelists Benjamin Nassiri & Arya Nourizadeh discuss the squad and preview the upcoming games, as well as briefly review domestic football and the Futsal World Cup. Chapters: 0:00:50 Wel...

What grades do we give #TeamMelli players and Coach Amir Ghalenoei following close wins against Kyrgyzstan and UAE? What's the latest in the Azadi Stadium's renovation, legionnaires, PGPL and ACL teams? Host Samson Tamijani and panelist Erfan Hoseiny discuss, along with previewing Iran's run in the 2024 Futsal World Cup in Uzbekistan. 0:00:01 Intro 0:00:47 Highlights 0:01:12 Welcome 0:03:20 Erfan...