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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.

2025-06-29 12:24

By Farrokh Hesabi

Uncertain times for Tehran giants

TEHRAN - As the 2025/26 Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL) season approaches, Iran’s football powerhouses — Persepolis and Esteghlal — find themselves in contrasting yet equally challenging situations.

2025-06-28 20:12

Germany beat Iran in 2025 VNL Week 2

TEHRAN – Germany defeated Iran 3-1 (25-22, 23-25, 26-24, 25-22) in the men’s Volleyball Nations League 2025 Week 2 on Saturday.

2025-06-28 10:44

Iran crowned champions of 2025 World Deaf Futsal

TEHRAN – Iran secured the title by defeating Brazil 2-0 on Friday evening to win the 2025 World Deaf Futsal Championships.

2025-06-28 10:34

Morteza Sharifi to miss reminder of 2025 VNL Week 2

TEHRAN – Iran outside hitter Morteza Sharifi will be absent from matches against Germany and the Netherlands in Week 2 of the 2025 Volleyball Nations League (VNL).

2025-06-27 20:18

Iran defeat Argentina in 2025 VNL

TEHRAN – Iran delivered yet another victory in the men’s Volleyball Nations League 2025, this time against Argentina.

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2025-06-27 18:42

Iran not to compete at 2025 Sitting Dutch Tournament

EHRAN – The head of Iran’s sitting volleyball team announced that the team will not participate in the 2025 Men's Sitting Dutch Tournament.

2025-06-27 13:58

Iran-Russia futsal friendly may be postponed

TEHRAN – Maxim Mitrofanov, General Secretary of the Russian Football Union, announced that the futsal matches between Iran and Russia, scheduled for October 16 and October 18, may be postponed.

2025-06-27 12:19

Iraq's minister of sports extends condolences to people of Iran

TEHRAN – Following recent Israeli attacks that resulted in the martyrdom of several athletes from Iran, Iraq’s Minister of Youth and Sports, Ahmad Al-Mubarqa, issued an official message expressing condolences to the Iranian nation.

2025-06-26 15:52

Iran learn fate in AFC Futsal Asian Cup qualifiers

TEHRAN - The 31 teams aiming to appear in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026 learnt their opponents following the Qualifiers draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

2025-06-26 00:12

Iran defeat Serbia in 2025 VNL Week 2

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Serbia 3-1 (25-21, 25-19, 23-25, 25-23) in their opening match of the 2025 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Week 2 on Wednesday.