A dark cloud over Iranian football
TEHRAN – The Iranian football scene has been rocked by a major corruption scandal in recent weeks, with allegations of bribery...
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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...
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...
Sepahan into 2023/24 Hazfi Cup semifinals
TEHRAN – Sepahan football team edged past Malavan 1-0 on Thursday to book their place in the 2023/24 Hazfi Cup semifinals. Farshad A...
AFC backs Palestine’s bid for Israel suspension from FIFA
During the 34th AFC Congress, which concluded in Thailand’s capital Bangkok on Thursday, the regional body’s president S...
Iran 5th at 2024 Women’s Indoor Hockey Asia Cup
TEHRAN – Iran defeated Cambodia to come fifth in the 2024 Women’s Indoor Hockey Asia Cup on Thursday. The match finished 1-1 i...
Iran beaten by Malaysia at 2024 Women’s Indoor Hockey
Iran, who had started the campaign with an 8-0 win over Oman on Monday, beat Vietnam 18-0 Tuesday morning in Pool A, Vatan News repo...
Iran fall short against Malaysia at 2024 Women’s Indoor Hockey Asia Cup
TEHRAN – Iran were defeated against Malaysia 4-2 in the 2024 Women’s Indoor Hockey Asia Cup on Tuesday. Iran, who had started...
Jesse Marsch hired as Canada’s men’s national soccer team through 2026 World Cup
American Jesse Marsch was hired Monday as coach of Canada’s men’s national soccer team and signed to a contract through the 2026 Wor...
PGPL: Esteghlal return to top after edging Foolad
TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team edged past relegation-threatened Foolad 1-0 here in the 2023/24 Iran’s Persian Gulf Pro League (PGP...