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Official terms AFC decision ‘political’
sport A high-ranking sports official of Iran has termed the AFC’s decision to deny Iran’s hosting rights in the World Cup qualifiers as political.
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Iran, Syria Match behind Closed Doors
sportThe friendly match between Iran and Syria will be held behind closed the doors, the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) announced
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Skocic protests AFC over choosing Bahrain as Group C host
sportIran national football team head coach Dragan Skocic is not satisfied with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s decision over choosing Bahrain as host of Group C of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers.
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Zahra Nemati receives International Women's Day award
sportThe International Paralympic Committee praised two women, including Zahra Nemati from Iran, and a world federation for gender equality.
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Iran’s Khademalsharieh named as FIDE Athletes Commission
sportSarasadat Khademalsharieh from Iran has been named as FIDE Athletes Commission.
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Iran’s nat'l basketball team to play Olympics opening match
sportIran's national basketball team will play the opening match of the Tokyo Olympic basketball tournament as planned.
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CAS rejects IJF claims, orders to remove Iran Judo suspension
sportThe Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) announced that it has issued a ruling in favor of Iran regarding the case of Iran judo suspension.
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Persepolis extend winning streak to six: IPL
sportPersepolis football team edged past Saipa 1-0 to extend their winning streak to six in Iran Professional League (IPL) on Monday.
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Friendly: Iran to meet Syria on March 30
sportIran national football team will meet Syria in a friendly match in Tehran on March 30.
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Alireza Beiranvand possibly out for weeks
sportIranian goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand is likely to be sidelined several weeks with a foot injury.
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Persepolis down Gol Gohar at Iran Professional League
sport Persepolis football team eased past Gol Gohar 5-0 to finish first at the halfway of Iran Professional League (IPL) on Friday.
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Iran announces official readiness to host FIFA World Cup qualifiers
sportThe Iranian Football Federation announced its official preparations to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying round in the third group.
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We work hard to prepare Iran for qualifiers: Skocic
sportIran national football team head coach Dragan Skocic says that they are working hard to prepare the team for the 2022 World Cup qualifiers.
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Persepolis edge Paykan in Iran Professional League
sportPersepolis football team earned their fourth victory in a row in Iran Professional League, defeating Paykan 1-0 here on Sunday.
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Ex-Persepolis defender Ali Ansarian succumbs to COVID-19
sportFormer Iran and Persepolis football team defender Ali Ansarian passed away because of COVID-19 Wednesday evening.
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Three Iranian soccer players among Asia's best legionnaires
sportThe Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has included names of three Iranian soccer players now occupied in Europe in its list of the "best legionnaires of the Old Continent".
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Iran’s Azmoun on 2020 Asian Team of Year
sportInternational Federation of Football History and Statistics has put Iranian forward Sardar Azmoun on Asia’s Team of the Year 2020.
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Iranian 27-year-old dream in football didn't come true
sportIran's 27-year-old dream in football has not come true as North Korea Republic’s Ulsan Hyundai were crowned 2020 AFC Champions League winners.
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Azmoun named by AFC as 2nd int'l player of week
sport Iranian legionnaire Sardar Azmoun with 18% votes in AFC poll was selected as second international player of the week.