A few months ago, Niloufar Ardalan, captain of the Iranian national women's soccer team, was denied permission to travel or compete in the Asian Football Federation Women's Futsal Championship (a tournament they would go on to win). The reason was her husband. He had denied her request, a right supported by Islamic law. However, after the arbitration of officials, Ardalan has been allowed to fly with her team from Iran to Mexico as the team prepares to compete in the Futsal World Cup in Guatemala later this month. Read More »
After taking a hiatus from his spot as the host of The Daily Show to write, produce and direct his first feature film, Jon Stewart will be celebrating the release of his directorial debut, Rosewater, on November 7. Read More »
The 2014 World Cup's group games are swiftly coming to an end, however, there's plenty of action to enjoy today (Wednesday 25 June). World Cup contenders Argentina and France will be in action, looking to finish off their group action in style. Read More »
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When Iran and Nigeria meet for today's Group F FIFA World Cup match, some might think to overlook the game for others. While today certainly has exciting match ups, there's no reason to sleep on this one. They might not be popular, but Iran and Nigeria are two great teams with incredible talent, so hopefully you'll tune in and watch an historic match. Read More »
Who will progress past the group stage of the World Cup? Read More »