Taj retains presidency of Iran’s football federation
TEHRAN – Mehdi Taj was re-elected as the head of the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) for a four-year ter...
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64-team World Cup? FIFA considering bold South American proposal for 2030
FIFA is looking at a surprise proposal from South American soccer to expand the men’s 2030 World Cup to 64 teams — double the...
News conference of Iran-Uzbekistan national football teams
TEHRAN, Mar. 24 (MNA) – The press conference of the national football teams of Iran and Uzbekistan was held at Azadi Stadium on Mond...
Ex-Esteghlal coach Majidi appointed Al Bataeh coach
The 48-year-old coach previously led Al-Ittihad Kalba but parted ways with the team in March of last year, Vatan News reported. Maji...
Nassirshalal steps down as Iran weightlifting coach
TEHRAN – Navab Nassirshalal has stepped down from his role as head coach of Iran national weightlifting team. Nassirshalal, 33...
Esteghlal must rebound from setback
TEHRAN – Esteghlal Football Club, one of Iran’s most prestigious football teams, faced a heartbreaking exit from the 202...
Iran team announced for Uzbekistan and UAE matches
TEHRAN – Iran national football team head coach Amir Ghalenoei has named his 21-man squad for two matches against Uzbekistan and the...
Italian soccer league Serie A postpones matches due to death of Pope Francis
The Italian soccer league postponed its games scheduled for Monday following the death of Pope Francis. Francis, a lifelong soccer f...
Paykan win promotion to the 2025/26 PGPL
TEHRAN – Paykan Football Club secured their promotion to the 2025/26 Iran Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) after defeating Me...
Brazil chosen to host 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup following a vote by FIFA’s 211 members
Brazil will host the 2027 Women’s World Cup after a vote of FIFA’s full membership chose the South American bid over a joint proposa...