Persepolis transfer ban lifted

TEHRAN – FIFA has lifted the transfer ban of Iranian football club Persepolis.

Jafar Samiei named Persepolis General Manager

TEHRAN – Jafar Samiei was appointed as Persepolis football club General Manager.

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Discus thrower Ehsan Hadadi answers critics

TEHRAN - Iran discus thrower Ehsan Hadadi, who will have surgery next week to remove his heel spur, answered his critics.

Volleyball coach will be appointed next week

TEHRAN – The Islamic Republic of Iran Volleyball Federation (IRIVF) president Mohammadreza Davarzani said that the new head coach of the National Team will be appointed next week.

Most decorated Iranian Paralympian says sport serves as remedy

TEHRAN – Ghader Modabber rose to create a name that many will live to remember. The most decorated Iranian Paralympian says that sport plays a great role in his treatment these days.

Bosnia, Iran behind closed doors

TEHRAN – Bosnian and Herzegovina football team will host Iran in a friendly at the Asim Ferhatovic match on Nov. 12.

Yakhchali steals show as Rostock beats Bayer Giants

TEHRAN – Rostock Seawolves Iranian guard Behnam Yakhchali helped his team beat Bayer Giants Leverkusen in Matchweek 2 of the Basketball Bundesliga (BBL).

Cyclist Mohammad Parash passes away at age of 33

TEHRAN – Former Iran national cycling team member Mohammad Parash died on Tuesday.

FFIRI confirms date for General Assembly

TEHRAN - The General Assembly of the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) will be held on Nov. 28.

Our priority is health of our players: Davarzani

TEHRAN - The Islamic Republic of Iran Volleyball Federation (IRIVF) president Mohammadreza Davarzani says that the health of the Iranian players and coaching staff is the federation’s priority.

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Persepolis race against the clock

TEHRAN - Persepolis are racing against the clock to bring peace and unity to the club ahead of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League.

There’s no limit to what Iranian women can do: Farmani

TEHRAN - RCSC Charleroi player Yasaman Farmani says that there is no limit to what the Iranian women football players can accomplish.

Persepolis acting GM Rasoul-Panah resigns

TEHRAN – Mehdi Rasoul-Panah has stepped down from his role on Friday as Persepolis football club acting general manager.

Persepolis star Khalilzadeh signs for Al Rayyan

TEHRAN – Persepolis and Iran national football team defender Shoja Khalilzadeh joined Qatari football club Al Rayyan.

Panetolikos completes signing of Iranian forward Azadi

TEHRAN – Greek football club Panetolikos have completed the signing of Iranian young striker Mohammadreza Azadi.

Bosnia, Iran friendly confirmed

TEHRAN – Bosnian and Herzegovina football team will host Iran in a friendly match on Nov. 12.

Iran move one spot up in FIFA ranking

TEHRAN – Iran national football team climbed one place up to 29th in October’s edition of FIFA ranking.

Bosnia to cancel match with Ireland to play Iran

TEHRAN - Bosnia and Herzegovina football federation has asked UEFA to scrap the game with Ireland, with an opportunity to play Iran on the cards instead.

FFIRI’s Statutes on verge of being approved by FIFA

TEHRAN - After several months of controversies, the draft statues of the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) is on the verge of being approved by football’s world governing body.

Davarzani remains at AVC board of administration

TEHRAN – Iran’s Mohammadreza Davarzani received the vote of confidence to remain at Central Asian Zonal Volleyball Association board of administration on Wednesday.

Marouf one of reasons of Iran’s volleyball success

TEHRAN – Since representing Iran national volleyball team in 2005, Saeid Marouf has won many accolades with the team during a 15-year period.

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Swimmers will compete at Asian Beach Games to gain experience: Fakhri

TEHRAN - Iran’s Chef de Mission for the 2020 Asian Beach Games, Peyman Fakhri, says that the Iranian athletes have a chance of winning medal in all sports, however the swimmers will take part at the Games to gain experience.

Qatar chosen as centralized venue for 2021 FIBA Asia Cup qualification

TEHRAN - Qatar has been chosen to host remaining Group E matches of the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup qualification.

2020/21 IPL season likely to be postponed

TEHRAN - The Sports Medicine Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (SMFIRI) has asked Iran’s Football League Organization to postpone the league for six days.

Volleyball federation narrows candidates to three

TEHRAN - Islamic Republic of Iran Volleyball Federation (IRIVF) has narrowed down its candidates for National Team to three.

Skocic knows Iranian players well: Mehdi Taremi

TEHRAN – National football team forward Mehdi Taremi says that Dragan Skocic has a great knowledge of the Iranian players and it could be helpful in the remaining four matches in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers.

Women’s basketball league postponed

TEHRAN – Iran’s women basketball league has been postponed, Iran basketball federation announced.

Hassan Yazdani aims gold at 2020 World C’ships

TEHRAN – Iranian freestyler Hassan Yazdani says that he is looking forward to win his third gold at the World Championships in Serbia.

Dragan Skocic needs opponents similar to Iraq’s style of play

TEHRAN - Iran national football team friendly match against Uzbekistan was just an opportunity for the head coach, Dragan Skocic, to test some new players in the squad.

Iran, Senegal likely in November

TEHRAN – Iran national football team will likely meet Senegal in a friendly match in November.