Ardalan Pourvali

Ardalan Pourvali is from the Bay Area. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Long Beach State. As a lifelong soccer fan, he continues to support LAFC, A.S. Roma, U.S.M.N.T., and the Azzurri.

Stories By Ardalan Pourvali

Pele
/ 3 months ago
Greatest soccer film ever made? Victory deserves a consideration
The soccer film Victory puts a sporting twist on the propaganda during WWII in Nazi Germany. When FIFA staged the first...
By Ardalan Pourvali
Qatar
/ 3 months ago
Qatar World Cup’s perplexing personal safety concerns
The Qatar World Cup’s safety concerns are a constant subject of discussion in the soccer world. Social media provides outlets for...
By Ardalan Pourvali
Argentina
/ 3 months ago
Diego Maradona’s distinguished, controversial World Cup legacy
Diego Armando Maradona’s legacy at the World Cup distinguishes him as a legend of the game. He also had a strong...
By Ardalan Pourvali
Iran
/ 4 months ago
An inside look at Dragan Skočić, the head coach of Iran
Dragan Skočić, the head coach of Iran, was born in Rijeka, a port city in Croatia near the Adriatic Sea. As...
By Ardalan Pourvali