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2025-02-05 18:22
Esteghlal target Ghorbani signs with Al Wahda
TEHRAN - Al Wahda has finalized the signing of Iranian midfielder Mohammad Ghorbani from Orenburg.
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2025-02-05 13:46
Ex-Iran women volleyball team player Seyed Hadizadeh dies
TEHRAN - Jaleh Seyed Hadizadeh, a former member of Iran's women's volleyball team, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 82 in Germany.
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2025-02-05 13:14
Persepolis prepare for do-or-die encounter with Al Nassr
TEHRAN - In the high-stakes drama of the AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25, the Iranian powerhouse Persepolis find themselves at a critical juncture. After suffering a 4-1 defeat against the formidable Al Hilal, Persepolis' path to the knockout stages has narrowed, making their upcoming match against Al Nassr not just a game, but a defining moment.
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2025-02-04 23:48
Al Hilal too strong for Persepolis at ACL Elite MD7
TEHRAN - Al Hilal SFC reclaimed top spot in the West Zone of the AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25 after a 4-1 win against Persepolis in their penultimate League Stage match on Tuesday.
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2025-02-04 15:56
Iran fall short to Germany at 2025 FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup
TEHRAN – Iran were defeated by Germany 8-3 at the 2025 Men's FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup on Tuesday.
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2025-02-04 13:05
Esteghlal face uphill task for ACL Elite next stage
TEHRAN - Esteghlal faced off against Iraqi side Al Shorta in a crucial match that ended in a disappointing 1-1 draw for the Iranian club HERE AT THE Azadi Stadium.
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2025-02-03 22:11
Esteghlal, Al Shorta share spoils in ACL MD7
TEHRAN - Esteghlal edged closer to a place in the knockout rounds of the AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25 on Monday as the side from Iran drew 1-1 with Al Shorta at the Azadi Stadium, pushing the Iraqis nearer elimination while knocking out champions Al Ain.
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2025-02-03 20:02
Ismail Kartal: Persepolis ready to meet Al Hilal
TEHRAN - Persepolis football team head coach Ismail Kartal said that they are well aware that how strong Al Hilal are but they are also ready to meet the team.
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2025-02-03 16:06
Iran start 2025 FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup on high
TEHRAN – Iran defeated Argentina 5-3 in their opening match of the 2025 Men's FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup on Monday.
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2025-02-03 14:31
Ex-Iran and Esteghlal forward Hajmohammad laid to rest
TEHRAN – Former Esteghlal and Iran national football team striker Mehdi Hajmohammad, who passed away on Saturday, was laid to rest on Monday in Tehran's Behesht-e Zahra Cemetery.
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2025-02-03 12:53
Norouzi remains head of Iran’s Sports Medicine Federation
TEHRAN - Gholamreza Norouzi was re-elected as head of Iran’s Sports Medicine Federation on Monday for a four-year term till 2029.
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2025-02-02 20:17
Esteghlal ready for Al Shorta match: Bakhtiarizadeh
TEHRAN – Esteghlal's interim coach, Sohrab Bakhtiarizadeh, expressed optimism about advancing to the next stage of the 2024/25 AFC Champions League Elite.
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2025-02-02 14:21
Shadi Paridar elected head of Iran chess
TEHRAN – Shadi Paridar was elected as president of the Iran Chess Federation on Sunday.
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2025-02-02 12:55
Serdar Dursun to wear No. 91 at Persepolis
TEHRAN - Serdar Dursun will wear the No.91 shirt for Persepolis after he completed his transfer on Thursday.
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2025-02-02 11:51
Palayesh Naft crowned champions of Iran’s Women's Futsal Premier League
TEHRAN - Palayesh Naft Abadan won the 2024/25 Iran Women’s Futsal Premier League, claiming the title for the third time, having previously finished in first place in 2017 and 2020.
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2025-02-01 19:17
Sepahan and Shams Azar share spoils, Tractor rout Havadar
TEHRAN – In the 2024/25 Iran Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL), Sepahan and Shams Azar football teams ended in a 1-1 draw on Saturday.
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2025-02-01 15:04
Haddadi testimonial match confirmed for Feb. 21
TEHRAN – Iranian basketball legend Hamed Haddadi will be celebrated with a testimonial match on Feb. 21.
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2025-02-01 14:37
Ex-Iran and Esteghlal forward Hajmohammad dies
TEHRAN – Former Esteghlal and Iran national football team striker Mehdi Hajmohammad passed away on Saturday. He succumbed to cancer at the age of 74.
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2025-02-01 12:16
Ex-Rangers winger Ryan Kent on Persepolis’s radar
TEHRAN – Persepolis football team have reportedly set their sight on signing former Liverpool and Rangers left-winger Ryan Kent.
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2025-01-31 18:29
Persepolis, Foolad share the spoils in PGPL
TEHRAN – Persepolis and Foolad football teams played to a 1-1 draw in the 2024/25 Iran Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) match on Friday.
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2025-01-31 11:47
Persepolis complete signing of Serdar Dursun
TEHRAN – Iranian football club Persepolis completed the signing of former Fenerbahce forward Serdar Dursun on Thursday night.
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2025-01-30 20:26
Esteghlal victorious over Esteghlal Khuzestan
TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team, headed by interim coach Sohrab Bakhtiarizadeh, defeated Esteghlal Khuzestan 2-0 in 2024/25 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Thursday.
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2025-01-29 19:45
By Farrokh Hesabi
Esteghlal's coaching carousel spins again
TEHRAN - Esteghlal FC, one of Iran's most storied football clubs, find themselves once more in turmoil as South African coach Pitso Mosimane has unilaterally terminated his contract.
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2025-01-29 17:38
I want to win title with Persepolis: Ismail Kartal
TEHRAN - Ismail Kartal, the newly appointed head coach of Persepolis, has expressed his ambition to secure the league title with the team.
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2025-01-29 14:59
Sirous Pourmousavi appointed Mes coach: PGPL
TEHRAN – Sirous Pourmousavi was officially appointed as the new head coach of Mes football club on Wednesday.
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2025-01-29 14:01
Sports minister Donyamali appointed head of Iran’s Paralympic movement
TEHRAN – Youth and Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali has been appointed as the head of Iran’s Paralympic movement.
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2025-01-29 12:17
Bakhtiarizadeh named Esteghlal interim coach: PGPL
TEHRAN – Sohrab Bakhtiarizadeh has been appointed as the interim coach of Esteghlal football team for the second time in the 2024/25 Iran Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL).
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2025-01-29 12:11
Savo Milosevic to take charge of Nassaji: PGPL
TEHRAN – Bosnian coach Savo Milosevic arrived in Tehran on Tuesday morning to take charge of Nassaji football club.
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2025-01-28 20:05
Mosimane terminates contract with Esteghlal
TEHRAN – Pitso Mosimane, in a surprising move, unilaterally terminated his contract with Esteghlal football club.
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2025-01-28 17:28
Mostafa Toghani winner of Pahlevani Wrestling Championship
TEHRAN – Mostafa Toghani defended his title as champion of Iran’s Pahlevani Wrestling Championship.