By Masoud Hossein

Branko Ivankovic linked with Team Melli: report

TEHRAN – Branko Ivankovic has been reportedly linked with a move to Iran national football team as a replacement for Marc Wilmots, who is in danger of losing his job after a string of poor results with Team Melli.

Iran too strong for Turkmenistan at CAFA U23 Women’s Championship

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Turkmenistan 5-0 in their second match at the CAFA U23 Women’s Championship on Saturday.

Woman shooter Karamzadeh targets Olympics medal

TEHRAN – Iranian shooter Fatemeh Karamzadeh has her eyes set on 2020 Olympic Games.

Iran have a long football history: Engin Firat

TEHRAN – Newly-appointed Moldova coach Engin Firat says he likes to play Iran national football team in a friendly match since Team Melli have a long history in football.

Iran start CAFA U23 Women’s Championship on high

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Tajikistan 4-0 at the inaugural CAFA U23 Women’s Championship on Friday.

Persepolis suffer fourth defeat in 11 matches: IPL

TEHRAN - Persepolis's crisis worsened Friday with a 1-0 loss against Naft Masjed Soleyman, the titleholders’ fourth defeat in 11 Iran Professional League (IPL) games.

Iran U23 lose to Qatar in friendly

TEHRAN – Iran U23 football team were defeated against Qatar U23 in a friendly match on Thursday.

No intention to coach Team Melli: Branko Ivankovic

TEHRAN – Former Iran and Persepolis coach Branko Ivankovic says he has no intention of coaching Iran national football team.

Iran football deserve to advance to Olympics: Masoud Soltanifar

TEHRAN - Sports and Youth Minister Masoud Soltanifar insists that Iran football team must qualify for the 2020 Olympic Games.

Davarzani new president of Iran volleyball federation

TEHRAN - Mohammadreza Davarzani has been elected as new president of Iran’s Volleyball Federation on Wednesday.

Iran ready for CAFA U23 Women Championship 2019: coach

TEHRAN – Iran coach Maryam Azmoun says that his team are ready to take part at the CAFA U23 Women Championship 2019.

By Masoud Hossein

Iran football requires transparency

TEHRAN – Iran national football team have really a tough time after suffering back-to-back defeats against Bahrain and Iraq in the 2022 World Cup qualification but what’s even more worrying is the federation’s response to the incidents. It must be more transparent with the supporters.

Ex-Team Melli coach Mayeli Kohan hits out at Iran football chief

TEHRAN – Former Iran national football team coach Mohammad Mayeli Kohan has criticized head of Iran Football Federation Mehdi Taj, saying the federation needs anti-nepotism policy.

Iran’s Machine Sazi handed a three-window transfer ban

TEHRAN – Machine Sazi have been banned by world governing body FIFA from signing players for the next three transfer windows.

By Masoud Hossein

Iran football team need fresh impetus

TEHRAN – It’s not weird that Team Melli suffered back-to-back defeats in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers against Bahrain and Iraq. Team Melli need the young and talented players to keep going.

Iranian woman weightlifter Hosseini makes history

TEHRAN – Elham Hosseini became the first Iranian woman to win a medal in an international weightlifting tournament.

Friendly: Indonesia U23 beat Iran U23

TEHRAN - Iran U23 football team lost to Indonesia 2-1 in a friendly match held at the Pakansari Stadium in Cibinong, Bogor, West Java on Saturday.

FIFA fines Bahrain after fans whistle Iran anthem

TEHRAN - FIFA fined the Bahrain Football Association (BFA) after local fans booed and whistled the Iranian national anthem at a World Cup qualifier.

Captain Masoud Shojaei apologizes for letting Iranian fans down

TEHRAN – Iran national football team captain Masoud Shojaei feels responsible for the loss against Iraq in the 2022 World Cup qualifier.

Ex-Iran taekwondoka auctions his Olympic medal for Iran quake victims

TEHRAN – Former Iran Olympic medal winner Yousef Karami has put his medal up for auction to raise money for the victims of earthquake.

Iran’s Papi wins silver at World Para Atheltics C’ships

TEHRAN – Amanollah Papi from Iran took a silver medal at the Dubai 2019 World Para Athletics Championships on Thursday.

Lackluster Iran suffer late loss against Iraq

TEHRAN – Iran national football team suffered a second successive loss in the 2022 World Cup qualification, losing to Iraq 2-1 on Thursday.

Behzad Azizi takes gold at World Para Atheltics C’ships

TEHRAN - Behzad Azizi from Iran claimed a gold medal at the Dubai 2019 World Para Athletics Championships on Wednesday.

Marc Wilmots says Iran ‘focused’ on match against Iraq

TEHRAN – Iran national football team head coach Marc Wilmots says that they are focused on putting on a good display against Iraq at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Iraq and Iran resume rivalry in pivotal battle

TEHRAN – Iran national football team will lock horn with their familiar foe Iraq on Matchday 5 of Asia's second round of qualifying for the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Thursday.

Iran’s Amiri wins gold at World Para Atheltics C’ships

TEHRAN – Hamed Amiri from Iran claimed a gold medal at the Dubai 2019 World Para Athletics Championships on Wednesday.

Iran learn rivals at AVC Tokyo Olympic Qualification

TEHRAN – Iran national volleyball team have learned their opponents at the AVC Men’s Tokyo Volleyball Qualification 2020.

Iran add two silvers to medal tally at World Para Atheltics C’ships

TEHRAN – Ali Mohammadyari and Hashemiyeh Motaghian won two silver medals at the Dubai 2019 World Para Athletics Championships.

Iran’s superheavyweight Alihosseini announces retirement

TEHRAN – Iranian superheavyweight Saeid Alihosseini has announced his retirement from the sport after losing hope of competing in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.

Iran coach Wilmots's contract disclosed: report

TEHRAN – The contract’s details of Marc Wilmots and his coaching staff with Iran national football team have been disclosed.