{"id":11,"date":"2025-10-01T17:19:17","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T17:19:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iranfootballteam.com\/?page_id=11"},"modified":"2025-10-03T08:37:49","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T08:37:49","slug":"squad","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/iranfootballteam.com\/index.php\/squad\/","title":{"rendered":"Squad"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- HERO --><\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative; border-radius: 18px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.12); margin-bottom: 28px;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 440px; object-fit: cover; display: block;\" src=\"https:\/\/picsum.photos\/seed\/iran-squad-hero\/1600\/700\" alt=\"Iran national football team huddle before match\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,.25), rgba(0,0,0,.6));\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"position: absolute; left: 24px; right: 24px; bottom: 22px;\">\n<div style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 6px 10px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: .5px; text-transform: uppercase; background: #fee2e2; color: #7f1d1d; border-radius: 999px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">Squad<\/div>\n<h1 style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 34px; color: #fff;\">Iran Football Team | National Soccer News &amp; Updates<\/h1>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0; color: #e5e7eb; font-size: 15px;\">Official-style squad hub: profiles, call-ups, tactics, form guide, and injury updates\u2014curated for Team Melli supporters.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- FILTERS \/ SEARCH --><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 18px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 14px;\">Filter:<\/span><br \/>\n<button style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d5db; background: #fff; padding: 8px 12px; border-radius: 999px; cursor: pointer;\">All<\/button><br \/>\n<button style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d5db; background: #fff; padding: 8px 12px; border-radius: 999px; cursor: pointer;\">Goalkeepers<\/button><br \/>\n<button style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d5db; background: #fff; padding: 8px 12px; border-radius: 999px; cursor: pointer;\">Defenders<\/button><br \/>\n<button style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d5db; background: #fff; padding: 8px 12px; border-radius: 999px; cursor: pointer;\">Midfielders<\/button><br \/>\n<button style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d5db; background: #fff; padding: 8px 12px; border-radius: 999px; cursor: pointer;\">Forwards<\/button><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto; display: flex; gap: 8px;\"><input style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; border-radius: 10px; width: 220px;\" type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Search player\u2026\" \/><br \/>\n<button style=\"background: #111827; color: #fff; border: none; padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 10px; cursor: pointer;\">Search<\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- SQUAD NOTE --><\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #fff7ed; border: 1px solid #fed7aa; color: #7c2d12; border-radius: 12px; padding: 12px 14px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><strong style=\"text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .5px;\">Note:<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #7c2d12; font-size: 14px;\">Squad lists can change before each international window. Edit names\/clubs below to match the latest call-up for your publication.<\/span><\/div>\n<p><!-- GOALKEEPERS --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 22px;\">\n<h2 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 22px;\">Goalkeepers<\/h2>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 14px;\">\n<p><!-- GK 1 --><\/p>\n<article style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 170px; object-fit: cover; display: block;\" src=\"https:\/\/picsum.photos\/seed\/iran-gk1\/800\/520\" alt=\"Goalkeeper diving save\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 12px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #2563eb; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .4px; font-weight: bold;\">GK<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 6px 0 6px; font-size: 18px;\">[Goalkeeper Name]<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #4b5563; font-size: 14px;\">Club: [Club] \u2022 Age: 29 \u2022 Caps: 22 \u2022 Height: 1.88m \u2022 Foot: Right<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><!-- GK 2 --><\/p>\n<article style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 170px; object-fit: cover; display: block;\" src=\"https:\/\/picsum.photos\/seed\/iran-gk2\/800\/520\" alt=\"Keeper catching cross\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 12px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #2563eb; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .4px; font-weight: bold;\">GK<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 6px 0 6px; font-size: 18px;\">[Goalkeeper Name]<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #4b5563; font-size: 14px;\">Club: [Club] \u2022 Age: 26 \u2022 Caps: 9 \u2022 Height: 1.92m \u2022 Foot: Right<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><!-- GK 3 --><\/p>\n<article style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 170px; object-fit: cover; display: block;\" src=\"https:\/\/picsum.photos\/seed\/iran-gk3\/800\/520\" alt=\"Keeper kicking long pass\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 12px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #2563eb; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .4px; font-weight: bold;\">GK<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 6px 0 6px; font-size: 18px;\">[Goalkeeper Name]<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #4b5563; font-size: 14px;\">Club: [Club] \u2022 Age: 23 \u2022 Caps: 3 \u2022 Height: 1.86m \u2022 Foot: Left<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- DEFENDERS --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 22px;\">\n<h2 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 22px;\">Defenders<\/h2>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 14px;\">\n<p><!-- 6 sample defenders --><\/p>\n<article style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 150px; object-fit: cover;\" src=\"https:\/\/picsum.photos\/seed\/iran-def1\/800\/520\" alt=\"Right-back sprint\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 12px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #059669; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold;\">RB<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 6px 0 6px; font-size: 18px;\">[Defender Name]<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #4b5563; font-size: 14px;\">Club: [Club] \u2022 Age: 27 \u2022 Caps: 18 \u2022 Foot: Right<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 150px; object-fit: cover;\" src=\"https:\/\/picsum.photos\/seed\/iran-def2\/800\/520\" alt=\"Center-back header\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 12px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #059669; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold;\">CB<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 6px 0 6px; font-size: 18px;\">[Defender Name]<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #4b5563; font-size: 14px;\">Club: [Club] \u2022 Age: 30 \u2022 Caps: 40 \u2022 Foot: Right<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 150px; object-fit: cover;\" src=\"https:\/\/picsum.photos\/seed\/iran-def3\/800\/520\" alt=\"Center-back block shot\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 12px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #059669; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold;\">CB<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 6px 0 6px; font-size: 18px;\">[Defender Name]<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #4b5563; font-size: 14px;\">Club: [Club] \u2022 Age: 24 \u2022 Caps: 8 \u2022 Foot: Left<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 150px; object-fit: cover;\" src=\"https:\/\/picsum.photos\/seed\/iran-def4\/800\/520\" alt=\"Left-back overlap\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 12px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #059669; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold;\">LB<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 6px 0 6px; font-size: 18px;\">[Defender Name]<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #4b5563; font-size: 14px;\">Club: [Club] \u2022 Age: 28 \u2022 Caps: 21 \u2022 Foot: Left<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 150px; object-fit: cover;\" src=\"https:\/\/picsum.photos\/seed\/iran-def5\/800\/520\" alt=\"Full-back cross\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 12px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #059669; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold;\">RB\/CB<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 6px 0 6px; font-size: 18px;\">[Defender Name]<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #4b5563; font-size: 14px;\">Club: [Club] \u2022 Age: 25 \u2022 Caps: 12 \u2022 Foot: Right<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 150px; object-fit: cover;\" src=\"https:\/\/picsum.photos\/seed\/iran-def6\/800\/520\" alt=\"Left-back tackle\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 12px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #059669; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold;\">LB<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 6px 0 6px; font-size: 18px;\">[Defender Name]<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #4b5563; font-size: 14px;\">Club: [Club] \u2022 Age: 23 \u2022 Caps: 5 \u2022 Foot: Left<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- MIDFIELDERS --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 22px;\">\n<h2 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 22px;\">Midfielders<\/h2>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 14px;\">\n<p><!-- 6 sample mids --><\/p>\n<article style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 150px; object-fit: cover;\" src=\"https:\/\/picsum.photos\/seed\/iran-mid1\/800\/520\" alt=\"Deep-lying playmaker pass\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 12px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #7c3aed; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold;\">DM<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 6px 0 6px; font-size: 18px;\">[Midfielder Name]<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #4b5563; font-size: 14px;\">Club: [Club] \u2022 Age: 29 \u2022 Caps: 34 \u2022 Foot: Right<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 150px; object-fit: cover;\" src=\"https:\/\/picsum.photos\/seed\/iran-mid2\/800\/520\" alt=\"Box-to-box runner\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 12px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #7c3aed; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold;\">CM<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 6px 0 6px; font-size: 18px;\">[Midfielder Name]<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #4b5563; font-size: 14px;\">Club: [Club] \u2022 Age: 25 \u2022 Caps: 14 \u2022 Foot: Right<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 150px; object-fit: cover;\" src=\"https:\/\/picsum.photos\/seed\/iran-mid3\/800\/520\" alt=\"Creative number 10\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 12px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #7c3aed; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold;\">AM<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 6px 0 6px; font-size: 18px;\">[Midfielder Name]<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #4b5563; font-size: 14px;\">Club: [Club] \u2022 Age: 27 \u2022 Caps: 19 \u2022 Foot: Left<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 150px; object-fit: cover;\" src=\"https:\/\/picsum.photos\/seed\/iran-mid4\/800\/520\" alt=\"Holding midfielder interception\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 12px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #7c3aed; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold;\">DM\/CM<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 6px 0 6px; font-size: 18px;\">[Midfielder Name]<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #4b5563; font-size: 14px;\">Club: [Club] \u2022 Age: 31 \u2022 Caps: 45 \u2022 Foot: Right<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 150px; object-fit: cover;\" src=\"https:\/\/picsum.photos\/seed\/iran-mid5\/800\/520\" alt=\"Winger dribble\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 12px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #7c3aed; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold;\">RW<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 6px 0 6px; font-size: 18px;\">[Winger Name]<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #4b5563; font-size: 14px;\">Club: [Club] \u2022 Age: 23 \u2022 Caps: 11 \u2022 Foot: Left<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 150px; object-fit: cover;\" src=\"https:\/\/picsum.photos\/seed\/iran-mid6\/800\/520\" alt=\"Left winger cut inside\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 12px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #7c3aed; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold;\">LW<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 6px 0 6px; font-size: 18px;\">[Winger Name]<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #4b5563; font-size: 14px;\">Club: [Club] \u2022 Age: 26 \u2022 Caps: 20 \u2022 Foot: Right<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- FORWARDS --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 22px;\">\n<h2 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 22px;\">Forwards<\/h2>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 14px;\">\n<p><!-- 4 sample forwards --><\/p>\n<article style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 150px; object-fit: cover;\" src=\"https:\/\/picsum.photos\/seed\/iran-fwd1\/800\/520\" alt=\"Center forward finish\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 12px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #dc2626; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold;\">ST<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 6px 0 6px; font-size: 18px;\">[Forward Name]<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #4b5563; font-size: 14px;\">Club: [Club] \u2022 Age: 28 \u2022 Caps: 37 \u2022 Goals: 13 \u2022 Foot: Right<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 150px; object-fit: cover;\" src=\"https:\/\/picsum.photos\/seed\/iran-fwd2\/800\/520\" alt=\"Poacher movement\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 12px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #dc2626; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold;\">ST\/SS<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 6px 0 6px; font-size: 18px;\">[Forward Name]<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #4b5563; font-size: 14px;\">Club: [Club] \u2022 Age: 24 \u2022 Caps: 9 \u2022 Goals: 3 \u2022 Foot: Left<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 150px; object-fit: cover;\" src=\"https:\/\/picsum.photos\/seed\/iran-fwd3\/800\/520\" alt=\"Target man aerial duel\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 12px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #dc2626; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold;\">ST<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 6px 0 6px; font-size: 18px;\">[Forward Name]<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #4b5563; font-size: 14px;\">Club: [Club] \u2022 Age: 31 \u2022 Caps: 51 \u2022 Goals: 20 \u2022 Foot: Right<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 150px; object-fit: cover;\" src=\"https:\/\/picsum.photos\/seed\/iran-fwd4\/800\/520\" alt=\"Second striker link-up\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 12px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #dc2626; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold;\">SS\/W<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 6px 0 6px; font-size: 18px;\">[Forward Name]<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #4b5563; font-size: 14px;\">Club: [Club] \u2022 Age: 27 \u2022 Caps: 16 \u2022 Goals: 6 \u2022 Foot: Both<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- TACTICS & STYLE --><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr; gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 22px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 14px; padding: 16px;\">\n<h2 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 22px;\">Tactical Overview<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; color: #374151;\">Team Melli traditionally combines defensive structure with rapid transitions. In possession, the double pivot controls the tempo while the wingers stretch the back line. Out of possession, the block shifts compactly with the near-side full-back stepping to contest crosses.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; color: #374151; font-size: 14px;\">\n<li><strong>Base shapes:<\/strong> 4-2-3-1 or 4-4-2 hybrid in pressing moments.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chance creation:<\/strong> early crosses to a target striker, overlaps on the left, half-space runs from the 10.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Set pieces:<\/strong> outswinging corners to CB attack zones; rehearsed screens to free back-post headers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #ecfeff; border: 1px solid #bae6fd; border-radius: 14px; padding: 16px;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 18px;\">Projected XI (illustrative)<\/h3>\n<div style=\"font-family: monospace; font-size: 12px; background: #fff; border: 1px dashed #93c5fd; border-radius: 10px; padding: 10px; white-space: pre; overflow: auto;\">GK<br \/>\nRB CB CB LB<br \/>\nDM DM<br \/>\nRW AM LW<br \/>\nST<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 10px 0 0; color: #0f172a; font-size: 14px;\">Adjust per opponent: extra DM vs high-press sides; second striker when chasing a goal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- FORM GUIDE \/ INJURIES \/ CALL-UPS --><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 22px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #eef2ff; border: 1px solid #c7d2fe; border-radius: 14px; padding: 14px;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 6px; font-size: 18px;\">Form Guide<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14px; color: #374151;\">Recent windows showed strong wing progression and quicker midfield circulation. Defensive line held compact under pressure, with late goals arriving from crosses and second balls.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #fff7ed; border: 1px solid #fed7aa; border-radius: 14px; padding: 14px;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 6px; font-size: 18px;\">Injury Report<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; color: #374151; font-size: 14px;\">\n<li>[Player] \u2014 hamstring (week-to-week), individual rehab progressing.<\/li>\n<li>[Player] \u2014 minor ankle sprain, monitored for next camp.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #ecfdf5; border: 1px solid #bbf7d0; border-radius: 14px; padding: 14px;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 6px; font-size: 18px;\">Latest Call-Ups<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #065f46; font-size: 14px;\">Coach shortlisted 26 players including 3 goalkeepers, 8 defenders, 8 midfielders, and 7 forwards for the next window.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- PLAYER SPOTLIGHTS --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 22px;\">\n<h2 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 22px;\">Player Spotlights<\/h2>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr; gap: 16px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 220px; object-fit: cover;\" src=\"https:\/\/picsum.photos\/seed\/iran-star1\/1200\/560\" alt=\"Key midfielder in action\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 14px;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 6px; font-size: 18px;\">[Key Midfielder]<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #4b5563; font-size: 14px;\">Dynamic box-to-box profile who links thirds with quick combinations. Strengths include ball recovery, switch passes, and late box arrivals. Often tasked with leading the counter-press after turnovers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-rows: auto auto; gap: 12px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 120px; object-fit: cover;\" src=\"https:\/\/picsum.photos\/seed\/iran-star2\/800\/520\" alt=\"Clinical striker finish\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 12px;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 16px;\">[Key Striker]<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #4b5563; font-size: 14px;\">Penalty-area instincts with aerial presence. Thrives on early crosses and quick near-post runs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 120px; object-fit: cover;\" src=\"https:\/\/picsum.photos\/seed\/iran-star3\/800\/520\" alt=\"Commanding center-back\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 12px;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 16px;\">[Defensive Leader]<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #4b5563; font-size: 14px;\">Organizer at the back; excels at timing clearances and directing the line on set pieces.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- UPCOMING FIXTURES (editable) --><\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 14px; padding: 14px; margin-bottom: 22px;\">\n<h2 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 22px;\">Upcoming Fixtures<\/h2>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 12px; font-size: 14px; color: #374151;\">\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 10px; padding: 10px;\">Matchday 1 \u2022 vs [Opponent] \u2022 [City] \u2022 [Date]<\/div>\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 10px; padding: 10px;\">Matchday 2 \u2022 @ [Opponent] \u2022 [City] \u2022 [Date]<\/div>\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 10px; padding: 10px;\">Matchday 3 \u2022 vs [Opponent] \u2022 [City] \u2022 [Date]<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 10px 0 0; font-size: 12px; color: #6b7280;\">*Replace placeholders with confirmed schedule when announced.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- FAQ \/ MEDIA POLICY --><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; margin-bottom: 26px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #f9fafb; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 14px; padding: 16px;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 18px;\">FAQ<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 8px;\"><strong>How often is the squad updated?<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #4b5563; font-size: 14px;\">Typically before international windows and tournaments. Depth chart changes with form and fitness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 8px;\"><strong>What formation does Iran use most?<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #4b5563; font-size: 14px;\">Commonly 4-2-3-1 with flexible wingers; can shift to 4-4-2 or 4-3-3 depending on opponent.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0;\"><strong>Who takes set pieces?<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #4b5563; font-size: 14px;\">Usually shared between creative midfielders and wide forwards; center-backs target aerial zones on corners.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 14px; padding: 16px;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 18px;\">Media &amp; Data<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; color: #4b5563; font-size: 14px;\">Player stats, caps, and clubs should be verified against the latest federation release or matchday notes. 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