Uzbekistan, Iran settle for draw in 2026 World Cup qualifier
The Central Asian derby saw Iran going down to 10 men in the second half following Saleh Hardani’s sending off but there was t...
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Vahid Kazemi chosen to referee Tehran derby: official
TEHRAN – Vahid Kazemi was officially chosen as referee of the 103rd Tehran derby between Esteghlal and Persepolis. Kazemi will be as...
Vahid Shamsaei needs time: expert
TEHRAN – Former goalkeeper of Iran national futsal team Reza Naseri says that Team Melli head coach Vahid Shamsaei needs more time t...
VAR implementation in PGPL faces significant challenges
TEHRAN – The 24th season of the Iran Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL) has kicked off amid a new controversy: the inconsistent an...
VAR needed ‘more than ever’ now
TEHRAN – A football match in Iran, once again, became controversial. Tractor were knocked out of Iran’s Hazfi Cup by Esteghlal on Th...
VAR official removed from Champions League game after call in PSG-Newcastle match
A video review official has been removed from his Champions League game on Wednesday, one day after having a key role in a disputed...
Vatan News – Beiranvand controversy: Injury dispute between Persepolis and Iran national team
Beiranvand, goalkeeper of Persepolis and the Iranian national team, will be sidelined for several weeks due his wrist’s injury. This...
Vatan News – Coaches’ misbehavior on touchline discredits Iran football
Persepolis football team lost to Foolad 1-0 in Matchday 17 of the Iran Professional League (IPL) on Friday, however, the game was so...
Vatan News – Unsuccessful Portuguese coaches in Iran football
When it comes to the playing style in world football, Portugal is considered one of the most influential countries in football histo...
Vatan Sport Agency – AFC Champions League Elite: Sepahan vs. Shabab Al Ahli
TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – Iran’s Sepahan and the UAE’s Shabab Al Ahli football teams faced off each other in the playoffs...