Iran’s Masoud Shojaei writes his name in history books

TEHRAN – Veteran midfielder Masoud Shojaei wrote his name into the Iran football record books as the first Iranian player who has represented the country in seven major tournaments.

Iran into Asian Cup quarters after beating Oman

TEHRAN – Iran national football team defeated Oman 2-0 and booked a place in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup quarter-finals on Sunday.

Second half of IPL: Tehran derby date announced

TEHRAN - The second half of the Iran Professional League (IPL) campaign will kick off on Feb. 14, with Tehran derby between Persepolis and Esteghlal has been scheduled for late March.

Sardar Azmoun plays down Iran 'favorites' tag

TEHRAN – Iran national football team forward Sardar Azmoun has played down his side's tag as 'one of the favorites to win the AFC Asian Cup' underway in the UAE.

César Ramos chosen to officiate Iran clash against Oman: Asian Cup

TEHRAN – Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Referees' Committee has selected César Arturo Ramos Palazuelos to officiate the match between Iran and Oman.

Iran football President Taj warns coach Queiroz to refrain from controversies

TEHRAN - Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) President Mehdi Taj has warned Team Melli Coach Carlos Queiroz to only discuss technical issues of the team after the Portuguese coach accused Iran's Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Massoud Soltanifar of ordering the federation not to extend his contract at the end of the 2019 AFC Asian Cup.

Iran to meet Oman in AFC Asian Cup Round of 16

TEHRAN – Iran national football team will meet Oman in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup Round of 16 underway in the UAE.

Alireza Jahanbakhsh unhappy with Iraqis players’ performance

TEHRAN – Iran star Alireza Jahanbakhsh criticized the way that Iraqi players performed against Iran in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup.

Iran held by Iraq in lackluster match

TEHRAN – Iran national football team were held to a 0-0 draw by Iraq at the 2019 AFC Asian Cup on Wednesday at the Al Maktoum Stadium, Dubai and claimed top spot in Group D thanks to a better goal difference.

Iranian forward Shahab Zahedi joins Suwon Bluewings

TEHRAN –South Korean football club Suwon Samsung Bluewings have completed the signing of Iranian striker Shahab Zahedi.

Iran’s Amir Sarkhosh wins gold at 6 Red World Cup

TEHRAN - Iran’s Amir Sarkhosh marvelous run in the 2019 IBSF 6 Red World Cup in Doha, Qatar ended with a gold medal.

Carlos Queiroz, Srecko Katanec optimistic over Iran, Iraq clash

The battle for top spot in Group D of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 will see Iran and Iraq facing off to keep their undefeated record when they clash at the Al Maktoum Stadium on Wednesday, with both head coaches are expecting a ‘good game’. Both sides booked their place in the Round of 16 after wins over Yemen and Vietnam, with Iran currently ahead on goal difference.

By Masoud Hossein

Iran football federation seems blind to some rules

TEHRAN – It would be odd to negotiate coaching a team while you are still under contract with another, but that seems to be the case for the Iran football federation and Team Melli coach Carlos Queiroz.

Team Melli members send condolences over Iran plane crash

TEHRAN – Iran national football team players and coaching staff offered condolences over Monday's plane crash in Karaj, province of Alborz.

Iran’s Saeid Mollaei joins Hamburger Judo Team

TEHRAN – Iranian judo practitioner Saeid Mollaei has joined Hamburger Judo Team.

Ravshan Irmatov to take charge of Iran, Iraq match

TEHRAN – Uzbek referee Ravshan Irmatov will officiate the match between Iran and Iraq in Group D of the 2019 AFC Asian Cup.

Georges Leekens named Iran’s Tractor Sazi coach

TEHRAN – Belgian Georges Leekens has been named as new head coach of Iranian top-flight football club Tractor Sazi on Sunday.

Ex-Esteghlal midfielder Neumayr hits out at former teammates

TEHRAN – Aarau midfielder Markus Neumayr has criticized his former teammates in Iranian football team Esteghlal.

Time to seek revenge on Iraq for Carlos Queiroz

TEHRAN – Iran national football team coach Carlos Queiroz is seeking revenge against Iraq in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup group stage.

Azmoun nets brace against Vietnam to send Iran to Asian Cup Round of 16

TEHRAN – Iran national football team defeated Vietnam 2-0 thanks to a brace from Sardar Azmoun at the Al Nahyan Stadium in Dubai, the UAE on Saturday.

Iran never make the mistake of underestimating Vietnam: Carlos Queiroz

TEHRAN – Iran national football team coach Carlos Queiroz says they will never make the mistake of underestimating Vietnam.

Jaber Sadeghzadeh named Iran’s Pahlevan

TEHRAN - Jaber Sadeghzadeh won Iran’s Pahlevani Wrestling Championship for the third year in a row on Friday.

Asian Cup: Nelo Vingada joins Iran’s coaching staff

TEHRAN – Former Iran U23 football coach Nelo Vingada has joined Team Melli coaching staff in the AFC Asian Cup underway in the UAE.

Vietnam match our second final: Karim Ansarifard

TEHRAN – Iran international striker Karim Ansarifard says the match against Vietnam will be Team Melli’s second final in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup.

Muhammad Taqi to officiate Iran v Vietnam: Asian Cup

TEHRAN - Muhammad Taqi Aljaafari Bin Jahari has been chosen to officiate the match between Iran national football team and Vietnam in Group D of the 2019 AFC Asian Cup.

Iran’s Tractor Sazi coach Mohammad Taghavi resigns

TEHRAN – Tractor Sazi interim coach Mohammad Taghavi parted ways with the Iranian football club on Thursday.

Igor Kolakovic returns to Iran

TEHRAN - Montenegrin coach Igor Kolakovic held a meeting with Iran Volleyball Federation acting president Afshin Davari on Wednesday.

Iran sweat on Jahanbakhsh fitness for Vietnam match: Asian Cup

TEHRAN – Iran national football team are sweating on star man Alireza Jahanbakhsh’s fitness in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup.

Iranian weightlifter Moradi nominated for lifter of the year

TEHRAN – Sohrab Moradi from Iran has been nominated for the Best Male Lifter in 2018 by the International Weightlifting Federation.

Iran chess master Khosro Harandi passes away

TEHRAN – Iran International Master Khosro Harandi died at the age of 68 early Tuesday.