Iran volleyball to build on their progress

TEHRAN - Iran's national volleyball team, known as "Team Melli,", are currently participating in the 2025 Volleyball Nations League (VNL). The team, under the guidance of coach Roberto Piazza, are focusing on improving their performance in Week 2.

Iran, Chile friendly match confirmed

.TEHRAN – The Iran national football team are set to play a friendly match against Chile

Iran’s women’s football team to play two friendlies against Iraq

TEHRAN – Iran’s women’s football team will face Iraq in two friendly matches in Tehran.

Mozafar takes charge of Iran’s women’s futsal team

TEHRAN – Shahrzad Mozafar has been appointed as head coach of Iran’s women’s futsal team Wednesday night.

Ex-Iran striker Rowshan undergoes surgery

TEHRAN – Former Iran and Esteghlal football club forward Hassan Rowshan underwent a successful surgery on Sunday in Tehran.

Jafari new head coach of Iran’s women’s football team

TEHRAN - Marziyeh Jafari was named as new head coach of Iran’s women’s football team on Wednesday.

FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Draw: Iran opt for Pot 2

TEHRAN - Iran have opted to be placed in Pot 2 for the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Draw scheduled to be held in Jeddah the coming Tuesday, April 8, 2025.

Iran unchanged in FIFA rankings

TEHRAN – Iran national football team remained in 18th place in the latest FIFA ranking released on Thursday.

Victory against UAE will confirm Iran’s spot at 2026 World Cup

TEHRAN - Victory for Iran against the UAE in Group A of the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to 26 on Thursday will almost surely confirm their spot at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Haddadi testimonial match confirmed for Feb. 21

TEHRAN – Iranian basketball legend Hamed Haddadi will be celebrated with a testimonial match on Feb. 21.

Team Melli drop in world beach soccer ranking

TEHRAN - The Beach Soccer Worldwide National Teams ranking December 2024 update marked the final ranking update of the year, with position changes in both the men’s and women’s ranking.

Iran football team named for N. Korea and Kyrgyzstan matches

TEHRAN – Amir Ghalenoei has invited 28 players to Iran national team for two matches against North Korea and Kyrgyzstan in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification.

Ahmad Abbasi named AFC Futsal Player of the 2023

TEHRAN - Iran stalwart Saeid Ahmad Abbasi was named the latest AFC Futsal Player of the Year at the AFC Annual Awards Seoul 2023 on Tuesday.

Ashkan Dejagah hangs up his boots

TEHRAN – Ashkan Dejagah announced his retirement from football at the age of 37.

Iran runners-up at AVC Beach Tour 23rd Samila Open

TEHRAN – Iran’s Abbas Pourasgari/Alireza Aghajani came second in the AVC Beach Tour 23rd Samila Open on Tuesday.

By Farrokh Hesabi

Beiranvand controversy: Injury dispute between Persepolis and Iran national team

TEHRAN - The injury of Iran's goalkeeper, Alireza Beiranvand, has sparked a heated dispute between Persepolis and the Iranian national team, with both sides claiming mismanagement of the situation.

Iran still 20th in FIFA ranking

TEHRAN – Iran’s men’s football team remained unchanged in latest FIFA ranking released on Thursday.

Roma not hopeful in Azmoun’s speedy recovery

TEHRAN - Roma attacker Sardar Azmoun will not feature for the Giallorossi for quite an extensive period of time.