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2025-02-01 15:04

Haddadi testimonial match confirmed for Feb. 21

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

2025-01-11 13:41

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.

2024-11-19 19:42

By Masoud Hossein

Iran secure hard-fought win over Kyrgyzstan in 2026 World Cup qualifier

TEHRAN – Iran national football team defeated Kyrgyzstan 3-2 in Group A of the 2026 World Cup qualification on Tuesday.

2024-11-10 11:35

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.

2024-10-29 16:17

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.

تیم ملی فوتبال ایران و قرقیزستان - مهدی طارمی

2024-09-07 01:06

By Farrokh Hesabi

Iran's victory overshadowed by criticisms

TEHRAN - Iran made a winning start to their Group A campaign in the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to 26 on Thursday as Amir Ghaleneoi’s side handed Kyrgyzstan a 1-0 defeat at Foolad Shahr Stadium but the critic hit out at the National Team’s performance.

2024-06-19 17:18

Iran edge the U.S. at 2024 VNL

TEHRAN – Iran defeated the U.S. 3-2 (26-28, 25-23, 25-18, 26-28, 15-13) in the 2024 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Week 3 on Wednesday.

2024-06-12 00:06

Iran, Uzbekistan share spoils in 2026 World Cup qualifier

TEHRAN - Iran topped Group E after ending their Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 campaign with a goalless draw against Uzbekistan on Tuesday.

2024-05-18 12:57

Ashkan Dejagah hangs up his boots

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

2024-04-16 14:24

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.

2024-04-05 16:23

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.

2024-04-04 13:35

Iran still 20th in FIFA ranking

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

2024-03-31 23:56

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.

2024-03-26 22:32

Iran into 2026 FIFA World Cup third round

TEHRAN - Iran advanced to the third round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers and booked their place at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 after defeating Turkmenistan 1-0 in Group E of the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 on Tuesday.

2024-03-25 23:19

Iran to face Turkmenistan aiming to confirm place in next stage

TEHRAN - Iran will aim to confirm their place in the next stage when they face Turkmenistan in their Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Group E match in Ashgabat on Tuesday.

2024-03-24 23:44

Iran down UAE at 2024 IIHF Women's Asia and Oceania Cup

TEHRAN – Iran national team defeated the UAE 16-0 at the 2024 IIHF Women's Asia and Oceania Cup at the Gorodskoi Katok in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on Sunday.

2024-03-21 23:24

Iran too strong for Turkmenistan at AFC Asian Qualifiers

TEHRAN - Defender Hossein Kanani scored twice as Iran cruised to a 5-0 win over Turkmenistan in Tehran on Thursday to stay on top of Group E of the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027.

2024-03-18 13:21

Iran name squad to face Turkmenistan in 2026 WCQ

TEHRAN – Iran national football team head coach Amir Ghalenoei has called up 29 players for two matches against Turkmenistan in Group E of the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027.

2024/03/10

By Farrokh Hesabi

Beiranvand's performance raises concerns over future

TEHRAN - Alireza Beiranvand, Iran's national team and Persepolis Mo. 1 goalkeeper, has recently shown poor performance and is under pressure at the moment.

2024-03-02 11:28

Kapogianni wants to remain Iran’s women’s basketball coach: official

TEHRAN – Iran basketball federation vice-president Fattaneh Malek says that Greek head coach Eleni Kapogianni has shown interest in cooperation with Iran’s women’s team.

2024/02/26

By Masoud Hossein

Iranians proud of beach soccer team

TEHRAN - As much as people have distanced themselves from Iran national football team, they have come closer to their national beach soccer team and are proud of them.

2024-02-23 19:31

Iran edge Qatar at FIBA Asia Cup 2025 qualifier

TEHRAN - Iran got tested right in their very first game but passed as much with flying colors as they overcame Qatar in an overtime thriller, 76-74, to start off their FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers campaign, Friday night at a packed Azadi Basketball Hall.