Iranian journalist Touraj Laroudi passes away

TEHRAN – Iranian long-serving sports journalist Touraj Laroudi died at the age of 68 on Saturday.

Iranian sports official warns over betting scandal

TEHRAN - Mohammad Reza Davarzani, Iran's deputy sports minister, says they have a national duty to fight corruption in sports.

FIFA President congratulates Persepolis on IPL title

TEHRAN - FIFA President Gianni Infantino congratulated Persepolis football club for winning the Iran Professional League (IPL) title.

Iran’s Mollaei takes gold at IJF Grand Prix in Hohhot

TEHRAN – Saeid Mollaei of Iran claimed the gold medal at the International Judo Federation (IJF) World Tour at the Grand Prix in Hohhot on Saturday.

Irfan Buz nominated to take charge of Tractor Sazi: report

TEHRAN – Turkish football coach Irfan Buz has been reportedly nominated for Tractor Sazi coach, milliyet reported.

Ahmadzadeh parts ways with Slask Wroclaw

TEHRAN – Iranian midfielder Farshad Ahmadzadeh has parted company with Polish football club Slask Wroclaw, tuwroclaw.com reported.

Iranian athlete Keyhani tests positive for doping

TEHRAN - Asian Games steeplechase champion Hossein Keyhani has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for EPO.

Marc Wilmots officially named Iran coach

TEHRAN - Former Belgium coach Marc Wilmots has been officially named as new head coach of Iran national football team.

Iran announce squad for FIVB Volleyball Nations League Week 1

TEHRAN – Iran volleyball head coach Igor Kolakovic has announced Team Melli roster for the 2019 FIVB Volleyball Nations League Week 1.

Iran, Marc Wilmots still to reach agreement

TEHRAN - The Football Federation of Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) has not reached an agreement with Belgian coach Marc Wilmots.

Sanat Naft coach Paulo Sergio says Donald Trump made his job a nightmare

TEHRAN – Santa NAft coach Paulo Sergio believes that the U.S. President Donald Trump has made his job in Iran one of the hardest of his football career.

By Masoud Hossein

Consistency is the key to success

TEHRAN – It’s not hard to believe that Persepolis won Iran Professional League for the third successive season. But what's the secret behind a successful project: consistency.

Iran’s sports museum opens in Tehran

TEHRAN – Iran’s sports museum was inaugurated in National Olympic Committee headquarters in Tehran on Monday.

Xavi handed Persepolis No. 6 jersey

TEHRAN – Iran’s Persepolis football club handed No. 6 jersey to Xavi Hernandez.

ACL 2019: Iran’s Esteghlal beat UAE’s Al Ain

TEHRAN - Iran’s Esteghlal football team came from behind to earn a 2-1 win against UAE’s Al Ain at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium on Matchday Six of the 2019 AFC Champions League Group C on Monday.

Iran’s Persepolis end 2019 AFC Champions League on high note

TEHRAN – Persepolis football team of Iran ended their 2019 AFC Champions League Group D campaign on a high as the Iranian champions defeated Qatar's Al Sadd SC 2-0 on Monday.

Iran’s Mehrdad Mohammadi joins Aves

TEHRAN – Sepahan winger Mehrdad Mohammadi joined Portuguese top-flight football team Aves.

Iran’s Ahmadi takes silver at World Taekwondo Championships

TEHRAN – Soroush Ahmadi from Iran claimed a silver medal at the World Taekwondo Championships in Manchester, England on Sunday.

Iran win Karate 1-Series A Istanbul

TEHRAN - Iranian karatekas topped the medal table of the Karate 1-Series A Istanbul on Sunday.

Iran’s Mehrdad Mohammadi reaches agreement with Aves: report

TEHRAN – Iranian winger Mehrdad Mohammadi has been reportedly linked with a move to Portuguese top-flight football team Aves.

Marco Octavio quits Iran beach soccer team

TEHRAN – Brazilian coach Marco Octavio left Iran beach soccer national team due to personal reasons.

AFC provides financial aid to Iran’s flood victims

TEHRAN – Asian Football Confederation (AFC) donated $100,000 to the Iranian football federation for reconstruction of stadiums in the flood-stricken provinces.

Yahya Golmohammadi extends contract with Padideh

TEHRAN – Yahya Golmohammad, who had accepted to lead Iran U23 football team, changed his mind and extended his contract with Padideh.

Javad Nekounam in the frame for Tractor Sazi job: report

TEHRAN – Former Iran national football team captain Javad Nekounam is reportedly in the frame to be Tractor Sazi coach.

Yahya Golmohammadi named Iran U23 football coach: official

TEHRAN – Yahya Golmohammadi has been named as Iran U-23 football team head coach, Mehdi Taj, the president of the Football Federation of Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI), announced that.

Iran’s NOC secretary general Shahnazi arrested

TEHRAN - Shahrokh Shahnazi, secretary general of Iran's National Olympic Committee, has been arrested over allegations of financial misconduct.

Persepolis will not sign new player: Ivankovic

TEHRAN – Persepolis coach Branko Ivankovic says they will not sign new players in the summer transfer windows.

Tractor Sazi part company with Georges Leekens: report

TEHRAN – Iranian football club Tractor Sazi have reportedly parted company with Belgian coach Georges Leekens.

Iran seize two medals at World Taekwondo Championships

TEHRAN – Iran’s Mahla Momenzadeh and Armin Hadipour Seighalani claimed two medals on the opening day of the World Taekwondo Championships in Manchester, England on Thursday.

Persepolis lift IPL title for third successive year

TEHRAN – Persepolis football team claimed Iran Professional League (IPL) for the third time in a row on Thursday.