Carlos Queiroz close to joining Algeria: report

TEHRAN – Carlos Queiroz’s contract has expired with Iran national football team on July 31 and he has reached an agreement with Algerian Football Federation (FAF) to take charge of the African team sports.orange.fr reported.

Zlatko Kranjcar names Iran U23 football team for Asian Games

TEHRAN - Zlatko Kranjcar has named his 20-man squad for the 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia.

Manchester City set sight on Saman Ghoddos: Report

TEHRAN – Reigning Premier League champions Manchester City have set their sights on Östersunds FK winger Saman Ghoddos.

Majid Hosseini opts to join Trabzonspor

TEHRAN – Esteghlal defender, who shone brightly at the 2018 World Cup, opted to join Trabzonspor.

Iran’s 2018 Asian Games slogan unveiled

TEHRAN – Iran’s National Olympic Committee (NOC) has unveiled the country’s slogan in the 2018 Asian Games.

Alireza Jahanbakhsh ‘feels good’ at Brighton

TEHRAN – Iran international winger Alireza Jahanbakhsh is satisfied with his decision joining Brighton and Hove Albion.

Iran come eighth at Beach Handball World Championships

TEHRAN – Iran suffered a 2-0 (21-14, 23-20) defeat against Denmark at the 2018 Men's Beach Handball World Championships on Sunday and came eighth in the tournament underway in Kazan, Russia.

Iran will not wear Adidas at AFC Asian Cup

TEHRAN – Iran national football team players will not wear Adidas after the German sportswear manufacturer has decided to deny Iran with access to its services.

Iran crowned champion of Asian U20 Volleyball

TEHRAN – Iran swept past South Korea in straight sets (25-22, 25-14, 25-18) in the final match of the 2018 Asian Men's U20 Volleyball Championship on Saturday.

Karim Ansarifard agrees to join Besiktas: Report

TEHRAN – Iran international striker Karim Ansarifard has reached an agreement with Turkey’s Besiktas, CNN Turk reported.

Iran beaten by Sweden in Beach Handball World Championship

TEHRAN – Iran failed to qualify for the 2018 Beach Handball World Championship semifinals after being defeated by Spain.

Vahid Talebloo hangs up gloves after 16 years

TEHRAN – Ex-Iran and Esteghlal goalkeeper Vahid Talebloo announced his retirement after a 16 years goalkeeping career.

Iran to play Sweden in Beach Handball World C’ship quarters

TEHRAN – Iran advanced to the 2018 Beach Handball World Championships quarter-final in the Russian city of Kazan on Friday.

Iran secure slot at Volleyball U21 World Championship

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Thailand at the 2018 Asian Men's U20 Volleyball Championship semifinal and secured a slot at the 2019 FIVB Volleyball Men’s U21 World Championship.

By Masoud Hossein

Sardar Azmoun needs to 'grit his teeth'

TEHRAN – Two months before the start of the 2018 soccer World Cup in Russia, Sardar Azmoun was the most wanted Iranian player in the summer transfer window but after the competition, no club have yet shown any interest in signing him.

Morteza Pouraliganji linked with Brighton: Report

TEHRAN – Iran international defender Morteza Pouraliganji has been linked with a move to Brighton and Hove Albion.

Hassan Taftian takes bronze at LEAP meeting

TEHRAN – Hassan Taftian from Iran claimed a bronze medal at the Loughborough European Athletics Permit (LEAP) meeting.

Iran beat Vietnam at Beach Handball World Championships

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Vietnam 2-0 (15-14, 18-10) in Group I of the 2018 Beach Handball World Championships on Thursday.

Iran into Asian U20 Volleyball Championship semis

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Kazakhstan in straight sets (25-13, 25-15, 25-16) on Thursday to book a place in the 2018 Asian Men's U20 Volleyball Championship semifinals.

Alireza Jahanbakhsh joins Brighton for a record club

TEHRAN – Iran international winger Alireza Jahanbakhsh joined Brighton and Hove Albion on a five-year contract from Dutch side AZ Alkmaar for a club-record fee on Wednesday.

West Brom eye Iran’s Milad Mohammadi: Report

TEHRAN - West Bromwich Albion are going to sign Akhmat Grozny's Milad Mohammadi after they failed to pen a contract with Luton Town defender Jack Stacey.

Iran advance to Beach Handball World Championships next round

TEHRAN – Iran lost to reigning champions Croatia 2-0 (23-22, 22-17) on Wednesday but advanced to the 2018 Beach Handball World Championships next stage.

Iran too strong for India in Asian U20 Volleyball Championship

TEHRAN – Iran swept past India in straight sets (25–17, 25–14, 25–22) to advance to the 2018 Asian Men's U20 Volleyball Championship quarters.

Iran beat Uruguay in Beach Handball World C’ships

TEHRAN – Iran edged past Uruguay 2-1 (15-16, 15-14, 6-5) in the Beach Handball World Championships on Monday.

Vahid Amiri voted IPL Player of the Year

TEHRAN – Vahid Amiri was honored last night with the Best Player of the Year award after his sensational year with Persepolis in Iran Professional League (IPL).

Iran rout S. Korea at Asian U20 Volleyball Championship

TEHRAN – Iran defeated South Korea in straight sets (25-22, 25-21, 25-19) at the 2018 Asian Men's U20 Volleyball Championship on Monday.

Zlatko Dalic, much too high a price for Iran

TEHRAN – Iran would have reached an agreement with Zlatko Dalic, had the federation offered him a position as a replacement of Carlos Queiroz before the start of the 2018 World Cup, but his price has skyrocketed ever since he led his team to the final of the World Cup.

Reza Ghoochannejhad joins Apoel

TEHRAN - Former Iran national football team striker Reza Ghoochannejhad has joined Apoel Nicosia.

Iran freestyle team crowned Asian junior champion

TEHRAN – Iran freestyle team won the title of the 2018 Asian Junior Championships in New Delhi, India on Sunday.

Iran win Sitting Volleyball World Championships

TEHRAN - Paralympic gold medalists Iran defeated their arch rivals Bosnia and Herzegovina in straight sets in the 2018 men’s Sitting Volleyball World Champions at The Hague on Sunday.