Omid Souri named Iran tennis coach
TEHRAN – Omid Souri will lead Iran’s men national tennis team in the 2024 Davis Cup. Souri replaced Mohammadreza Tavakoli in the pos...
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Persepolis leapfrog Esteghlal at top of Iran’s PGPL
TEHRAN – Persepolis football team came from three goals down to beat struggling Esteghlal Khuzestan 4-3 in Iran’s 2023/24 Persian Gu...
Brazil confirms hiring of Dorival Júnior as new national team coach
Brazil has hired Dorival Júnior as its new national soccer team coach. The Brazilian soccer confederation said Júnior will be introd...
Iranian top football officials arrested in corruption probe
TEHRAN – Several senior officials in Iran football have been arrested over alleged corruption and bribery. Khodadad Afsharian, head...
Esteghlal secure late win over Zob Ahan, 10-man Persepolis beat Nassaji
TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team earned a late 2-1 win over Zob Ahan in the 2023/24 Iran’s Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL) on Monday....
Iran’s women’s futsal team eighth in FIFA ranking
TEHRAN – Iran’s women’s futsal team are eighth in the first FIFA Futsal World Ranking released on Monday. FIFA has launched the offi...
Iran start 2024 CAFA U18 Women’s Championship in style
TEHRAN – Iran defeated Uzbekistan 4-2 at the 2024 CAFA U18 Women’s Championship on Sunday. Maedeh Birang, Tania Jahanshahi, Maryam D...
Ashkan Dejagah hangs up his boots
TEHRAN – Ashkan Dejagah announced his retirement from football at the age of 37. The attacking midfielder started his career in 2003...
Lionel Messi on potentially playing in 2026 World Cup: ‘Time will tell’
Lionel Messi won the World Cup in 2022, won the Copa América in 2021, and wants to show he has the hunger to win some more. Argentin...
Iran too strong for Turkmenistan at CAFA U18 Women’s Championship
TEHRAN – Iran defeated Turkmenistan 7-0 at the 2024 CAFA U18 Women’s Championship on Monday. Maryam Dini (two goals), Somayeh Esmaei...