ACL 2020: Esteghlal, Al Shorta settle for draw

TEHRAN - Group A’s second ticket to the 2020 AFC Champions League Round of 16 will have to be decided on Matchday Six after Iraq’s Al Shorta and Iran’s Esteghlal played out a 1-1 draw at Khalifa International Stadium on Sunday.

Al Hilal seal ACL knockout stage berth

TEHRAN - Reigning champions Al Hilal booked their place in the 2020 AFC Champions League Round of 16 with a 0-0 draw against Iran's Shahr Khodro on Matchday Five of Group B on Sunday.

Iranian fans miss “Golden Claw” Marouf

TEHRAN – Not just for the Iranian fans, Saeid Marouf is a player who has charmed the volleyball audiences around the world over the past years. However, nobody has seen him since COVID-19 appeared in Wuhan, China in winter 2020.

Race still wide open: Yahya Golmohammadi

TEHRAN – Persepolis coach Yahya Golmohammadi says that all teams in Group C still have a chance to qualify for the 2020 AFC Champions League Round of 16.

By Farrokh Hesabi

Something wrong with Persepolis

TEHRAN - After almost seven months of hiatus, the 2020 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League returned to action excitingly in West Asia with back-to-back fixtures hosted by Qatar. But there is something wrong with Persepolis.

Esteghlal had more resting time: Namjoo Motlagh

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team interim coach Majid Namjoo Motlagh says that they are ready to meet Al Shorta since they have had more resting time.

Esteghlal reach agreement with Nouri: report

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football club will reportedly finalize a contract with Iranian-German coach Alexander Nouri within the next few days.

ACL2020: Persepolis move top of Group C

TEHRAN – Iran’s Persepolis repeated their 1-0 win over Saudi Arabia’s Al Taawoun on Matchday Four of the 2020 AFC Champions League Group C on Friday.

ACL2020: Sepahan fall short against Al Nassr

TEHRAN - Goals from Abdullah Madu and Abderrazak Hamdallah sealed the points for Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr FC in a 2-0 win against Sepahan FC on Matchday Four of Group D of the 2020 AFC Champions League on Friday.

Shahr Khodro eliminated from AFC Champions League

TEHRAN – Shahr Khodro football team of Iran were eliminated from the 2020 AFC Champions League after losing to Shabab Al Ahli of the UAE.

Alireza Mansourian appointed Tractor coach

TEHRAN – Alireza Mansourian has been appointed as new head coach of Tractor football team on Thursday.

Iran football move into FIFA top 30

TEHRAN – Iran national football team have moved into FIFA top 30 at the new world ranking published on Thursday.

Ghoddos one step closer to joining Brentford

TEHRAN – Iranian attacking midfielder Saman Ghoddos has reached a final agreement with English side Brentford.

Esteghlal supporters unsatisfied about their team’s future

TEHRAN - A group of Esteghlal supporters gathered in front of the Iranian football federation’s headquarters on Wednesday to voice their concern to the directors of the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) about Esteghlal’s uncertain future and asked the return of Andrea Stramaccioni, the former coach of the Blues.

Persepolis handed transfer ban

TEHRAN – Persepolis football team have been handed a two-window transfer ban by FIFA over non-payment of dues to former coach Branko Ivankovic.

Iranian players not match fit in 2006 World Cup: Ivankovic

TEHRAN – Branko Ivankovic says that Iran had a chance to qualify for the 2006 FIFA World Cup knockout stage but his players’ injury prevented it from happening.

Persepolis seal a late win over Al Taawoun

TEHRAN – Persepolis football team of Iran earned a late win over Saudi Arabia’s Al Taawoun on Matchday Three of the 2020 AFC Champions League Group C on Tuesday.

Al Nassr see off Sepahan

TEHRAN - Al Nassr of Saudi Arabia football team defeated Iran’s Sepahan 2-0 on Matchday Three of the 2020 AFC Champions League in Group D on Tuesday.

Italian coach Cusin parts way with Shahr Khodro

TEHRAN – Shahr Khodro Italian coach Stefano Cusin has stepped down from his role in the Iranian team.

Tractor coach Elhami banned for three months

TEHRAN – Tractor football team head coach Saket Elhami has been banned from all football activities for 90 days.

Powerlifting hall named after Siamand Rahman

TEHRAN - In memory of the late super powerlifter Siamand Rahman, the powerlifting hall of Iran Sports Federation for the Disabled was named Siamand Rahman.

By Farrokh Hesabi

The curious case of FFIRI’s statutes

TEHRAN - It has been more than two months since the Iranian Football Federation sent its statute to FIFA, but the international governing body of football has not yet approved it. And the question remains unanswered.

Younes Delfi joins HNK Gorica

TEHRAN – Iranian winger Younes Delfi joined Croatian first division side HNK Gorica on Monday.

Iran’s Shahr Khodro lose to UAE’s Shabab Al Ahli

TEHRAN – Iranian football team Shahr Khodro lost to Shabab Al Ahli 1-0 in Group B of the 2020 AFC Champions League.

Golmohammadi optimistic ahead of Al Taawoun match

TEHRAN – Persepolis coach Yahya Golmohammadi is fully aware that the match against Al Taawoun is very deciding match for them but he is optimistic they can defeat their rivals.

Siamand Rahman dazzled everyone on this day

TEHRAN – September 14, 2016 is an unforgettable day for the history of Paralympic sports in Iran and the world.

Namjoo Motlagh hopes Esteghlal can win ACL title

TEHRAN – Esteghlal interim coach Majid Namjoo Motlagh hopes that they can win the AFC Champions League (ACL) title.

Golmohammadi calls for fans to support Persepolis

TEHRAN – Persepolis head coach Yahya Golmohammadi has emphasized that despite what he has called as “the existing grievances”, he and his side will fight for Persepolis success in the AFC Champions League (ACL), the Iranian Super Cup, and, the next season of the Iran Professional League (IPL).

Esteghlal not allowed to bring back Stramaccioni

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team are not allowed to bring back Italian coach Andrea Stramaccioni, the Iran Football League Organization said.

Farhad Shahmiri becomes longest-serving volleyball referee

TEHRAN – Iranian international volleyball referee Farhad Shahmiri has become the longest-serving referee in the world.