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Alvarez named Persepolis’s goalkeeping coach

TEHRAN – Emilio Alvarez has been named as Persepolis football team goalkeeping coach on Monday.

By Farrokh Hesabi

Injuries and hurdles: Iran women prepare for Asia Cup Qualifiers

TEHRAN - The Iran Women's National Football Team, under the guidance of head coach Marzieh Jafari, are set to kick off their 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup qualification campaign in Amman, Jordan.

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Fitness coach Losada returns to Persepolis

TEHRAN – Spanish fitness coach Jose Augusto Losada, known as “Pepe”, returned to Persepolis football club.

2025-07-05 21:20

Sotiris Manolopoulos returns to Iran

TEHRAN – The National Basketball team Greek head coach Sotiris Manolopoulos returned to Tehran on Saturday.

2025-07-04 18:19

Vahid Hashemian takes charge of Persepolis

TEHRAN – Former Iran and Persepolis forward Vahid Hashemian has been named as new head coach of Persepolis football team .

2025-07-03 16:09

Iran discover fate at 2025 CAFA Nations Cup

TEHRAN – Iran national football team discovered their fate at the 2025 CAFA Nations Cup.

2025-07-02 14:48

Iran squad for 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualification announced

TEHRAN – Iran’s women’s national football team head coach Marzieh Jafari has announced the 23-player squad for the upcoming 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup qualification.

2025-07-02 13:50

Iran’s fixtures at 2025 FIVB U19 and U21 World Championships revealed

TEHRAN – Iran’s match schedule for the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s U19 and U21 World Championships has been announced.

2025-07-02 13:01

Piazza will continue with Iran volleyball team: Taghavi

TEHRAN – Milad Taghavi, head of the Iran Volleyball Federation, announced that Roberto Piazza will remain as Iran’s head coach.

2025-07-01 17:30

Iran prepare for VNL Week 3 in Gdansk amid challenges

TEHRAN - As Iran’s men's volleyball team concluded the 2025 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Week 2 on a high note, securing three victories and only suffering one loss, the team now face significant challenges ahead of their upcoming Week 3 matches in Gdansk, Poland.

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2025-07-01 16:47

I’ll never forget the love you gave me: El Amloud

TEHRAN – Persepolis football team defender Ayoub El Amloud has shared a heartfelt message with the Iranian people.

2025-07-01 14:04

Persepolis’s candidates revealed

TEHRAN – Four coaches have been shortlisted to take charge of Persepolis football club.

2025-06-30 18:36

By Farrokh Hesabi

VNL 2025: Iran’s youngsters make their mark

TEHRAN - The Iranian national volleyball team have demonstrated a balanced and promising performance in the first two weeks of the 2025 Volleyball Nations League (VNL). With a young roster and the absence of some seasoned stars, Team Melli’s results reflect both the challenges of rebuilding and the potential for a bright future.

2025-06-30 13:32

Weightlifter Yousefi to miss 2025 Solidarity Games

TEHRAN – Iranian super heavyweight weightlifter Alireza Yousefi will not participate in the sixth edition of the Islamic Solidarity Games in 2025.

2025-06-30 11:48

Iran’s slogan for Asian Youth Para Games 2025 unveiled

TEHRAN – Iran’s National Paralympic Committee (NPC) has announced the team’s official slogan for the Asian Youth Para Games 2025.

2025-06-29 19:28

Persepolis, İsmail Kartal part ways: official

TEHRAN – İsmail Kartal, who served as Persepolis’ third coach after Juan Carlos Garrido and later Karim Baghri last season, has parted ways with the Iranian club.

2025-06-29 17:08

Iran edge Netherlands in 2025 VNL

TEHRAN – Determined to secure their third win in Week 2 of the Volleyball Nations League (VNL), Iran defeated the Netherlands 3-2 (25-19, 22-25, 21-25, 25-19, 15-9) on Sunday.

2025-06-29 16:02

Date for 2025/26 PGPL season confirmed

TEHRAN – The 2025/26 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) season date has been confirmed, with the opening match round starting on Monday Aug. 18.