Persepolis defender Kanaani sidelined for four weeks

TEHRAN – Persepolis football team defender Mohammadhossein Kanaanizadegan has been sidelined due to a thigh injury.

My father is my role model: Amir Abedzadeh

TEHRAN – Iran national team and Maritimo goalkeeper Amir Abedzadeh, son of former Iranian national team legendary goalkeeper Ahmadreza Abedzadeh, says that his father is his role model.

Ex-Iran volleyball coach Mansouri dies

TEHRAN – Former Iran volleyball coach Hassan Mansouri died on Sunday.

Fariba Mohammadian named Iran volleyball vice president

TEHRAN – Fariba Mohammadian was named as deputy president of the Islamic Republic of Iran Volleyball Federation (IRIVF) on Monday.

Majid Jalali appointed Nassaji coach

TEHRAN – Long-serving coach Majid Jalali was named as new head coach of Nassaji football club on Saturday.

Saei suspended for one-year after bust-up with official

TEHRAN – Disciplinary Committee of the Iran Taekwondo Federation has suspended Hadi Saei for one-year and fined him $400 after an altercation with an official during the league competition on Thursday.

Nassaji part ways with coach Vahid Fazeli

TEHRAN – Iranian top flight football club Nassaji have decided to part ways with Vahid Fazeli.

Sepahan emerge victorious over Paykan: IPL

TEHRAN – Sepahan football team defeated Paykan 2-1 in Matchday 11 of Iran Professional League (IPL) on Friday.

Brentford complete permanent signing of Ghoddos

TEHRAN - Brentford football club have finalized a deal to add Saman Ghoddos to their squad on a permanent basis.

Iranian midfielder Rahmani joins Swedish team Dalkurd FF

TEHRAN – Iranian midfielder Bakhtiar Rahmani has joined second-tier Swedish team Dalkurd FF on a three-year contract.

Asian Junior Handball Championship relocated to Bahrain

TEHRAN – The 17th Asian Men's Junior Handball Championship has been moved to Bahrain from Iran due to coronavirus fears.

By Farrokh Hesabi

Expert happy with Tehran derby

TEHRAN - The Iranian member of the AFC’s Technical Study Group (TSG), Dr. Asghar Maziar, thinks that the latest Tehran derby was a better match compared to the previous meetings between Esteghlal and Persepolis in recent years.

Iran football training camp to start March 17

TEHRAN – Iran football federation announced that the training camp for the National Team as part of preparation for the 2022 World Cup qualifiers would begin on March 17 in Tehran.

Faghani among World’s Best Referees of Decade

TEHRAN – Iranian referee Alireza Faghani is among the 19 best men referees of the 2011-2020 decade.

Esteghlal defender Hrvoje Milic leaves Iran

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team defender Hrvoje Milic left Tehran early Tuesday in protest of his lack of playing time.

Naft Masjed Solyman join IPL top seven

TEHRAN – Naft Masjed Soleyman joined Iran Professional League favorites after defeating Shahr Khodro in Matchday 11 of the competition on Tuesday.

“Sports diplomacy” can reduce political conflicts: Alireza Delkhosh

TEHRAN - Alireza Delkhosh, the director of Foreign Ministry’s Department for Public Diplomacy, says that “sports diplomacy” can reduce political conflicts and it can bring the countries closer together.

Esteghlal escape defeat against Persepolis: IPL

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team earned a hard draw against Persepolis in Iran Professional League (IPL) on Monday.

Sumgayit FK complete signing of Iranian defender Haghverdi

TEHRAN - Sumgayit football club have completed the signing of Iranian center back Hojjat Haghverdi on Monday.

Tehran derby referees confirmed

TEHRAN - Reza Kermanshahi will be the man in charge of Tehran derby between Esteghlal and Persepolis.

Alireza Jahanbakhsh needs to play more at Brighton

TEHRAN – Iranian international winger Alireza Jahanbakhsh says that he has to play a lot more at Brighton.

Former Iran weightlifter Attar Ashrafi dies

TEHRAN – Former Iran weightlifter Mehdi Attar Ashrafi passed away on Saturday.