Marc Wilmots names Iran squad for Syria, S. Korea friendlies

TEHRAN – Newly-appointed Iran coach Marc Wilmots has named a 25-man squad for two friendly matches against Syria and South Korea.

Last-gasp Nourollahi winner sends Persepolis into Hazfi Cup final

TEHRAN – Persepolis football team booked a place in Iran’s Hazfi Cup final after edging past Sepahan in Isfahan’s Naghsh-e Jahan Stadium.

Iran’s Zob Ahan secure top spot at Group A: ACL

TEHRAN - Iran’s Zob Ahan FC secured top spot Group A of the 2019 AFC Champion League after playing out a 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia’s Al Nasr at the Grand Hamad Stadium on Wednesday.

2019 VNL: Iran to face strong Italy

TEHRAN - Iran will take on Italy in Pool 1 of the men’s 2019 FIVB Volleyball Nations League at the Jiangmen Sports Center Gym in Jiangmen, China on Friday.

Everyone has a chance to play in Team Melli: Marc Wilmots

TEHRAN – Newly-appointed coach Marc Wilmots says everyone has a chance of playing in Iran national football team.

Iran to file complaint against Michal Kubiak for abusive comments

TEHRAN – Iran Volleyball Federation acting president Afshin Davari says they are filing a complaint to FIVB against Polish volleyball player Michal Kubiak for making abusive comments against the Iranian people.

Old friends' face-off: Persepolis take on Sepahan

TEHRAN – Persepolis will meet Sepahan in an Iran’s Hazfi Cup semi-final showdown in Isfahan’s Naghsh-e Jahan Stadium.

Qatar surges ahead

TEHRAN - Following an extensive redevelopment, Khalifa International Stadium was the first stadium amongst the eight venues that was inaugurated on 19th May 2017.

Iran blind football team to play Spain

TEHRAN – Iran’s men’s blind football team will play two friendly matches with Spain.

Wilmots to start his job as Iran coach on Tuesday

TEHRAN - Former Belgium and Ivory Coast coach Marc Wilmots will start his job as new head coach of Iran national football team on Tuesday.

Iran ready for VNL challenge: Igor Kolakovic

TEHRAN – Iran volleyball coach Igor Kolakovic says they are well-prepared for the 2019 FIVB Volleyball Nations League Week 1.

Reza Ghoochannejhad leaves Sydney FC

TEHRAN – Iranian striker Reza Ghoochannejhad left A-League club Sydney FC following the expiry of his contract with the team.

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.