By Masoud Hossein

Football to be missed by fans

TEHRAN – Football leagues are being cancelled one after another due to Covid-19 outbreak and it’s not easy to believe for a football fan who enthusiastically waits for weekend to watch his favorite team’s match. It’s chaotic.

UNWTO seeks to cement sports tourism sector

TEHRAN - The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) seeks to cement sports tourism sector, setting up an initiative that is aimed to identify projects and innovations that can transform sports tourism sector in the near future.

‘World Cup provides special opportunity to introduce Iran’

TEHRAN – The 2018 World Cup in Russia will provide a special opportunity for Iranian tour and travel agencies to introduce the country’s tourist attractions.

Tehran exhibit hails national soccer victory

TEHRAN – The National Museum of Iran has put on show prehistoric Iranian potteries that bear Asiatic cheetahs, endangered subspecies that also embellish jerseys for the national soccer team, hailing qualification for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia.

Ashkan Dejagah left out of Iran squad for World Cup qualifiers

Table-topping Islamic Republic of Iran have announced their squad for their upcoming FIFA 2018 World Cup qualifiers against Qatar and China.

Esteghlal midfielder Cheshmi reaches agreement with Saba

Esteghlal midfielder Rouzbeh Cheshmi has reached agreement with Iran Professional League side Saba and attended in their training on Wednesday.

Hossein Faraki to stay as Saipa coach

Saipa football club has rejected the resignation of the team’s head coach Hossein Faraki.

Iran earns late victory over Qatar at World Cup qualifier

Injury time goals from Reza Ghoochannejhad and Alireza Jahanbaksh secured a dramatic 2-0 win for three-time FIFA World Cup qualifiers Iran over Qatar at the Azadi Stadium on Thursday evening as Carlos Queiroz’s side made a winning start in their attempt to advance to Russia 2018.

Qatar football has improved a lot recently, says Ashkan Dejagah

Iranian international player Ashkan Dejagah believes that Qatar football team is in a good condition and may cause problems for Iran in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying stage.

Former Esteghlal keeper Talebloo agrees to join Foolad

Former Esteghlal goalkeeper Vahid Talebloo has agreed to join Foolad Khuzestan after parting company with the Blues by mutual consent.

I’m the player to watch this season, says Alireza Jahanbakhsh

Iranian international midfielder Alireza Jahanbakhsh, who is experiencing his second year at AZ Alkmaar, believes this season’s Erdevisie could be his best as he’s going to be the player to watch.

Carlos Queiroz introduced Nekounam as an assistant – report

Iran national football team head coach Carlos Queiroz has officially invited former captain Javad Nekounam to join him at Team Melli as his assistant.

CAS allowed Sardar Azmoun to remain at Rostov

Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has accepted the appeal by Sardar Azmoun’s lawyer against the Russian club Rubin Kazan claim.

I’ll try my best to earn a place on FIFA Council, says Ali Kafashian

Former Iran Football Federation President Ali Kafashian stated that he will make every effort to book a place on the new FIFA Council.

Esteghlal favorite to win title, says new signing Robson

Esteghlal has announced the signing of Brazilian defender Robson Januario de Paula on a season loan deal from Esporte Clube Bahia on Sunday.

I will stay at Panionios, says Karim Ansarifard

Iranian international striker Karim Ansarifard, who is currently playing for Greek side FC Panionios, stated that he will stay at the club despite a couple of offers from notable sides.

Portugal wins Euro 2016, Ronaldo injured

A stunning strike from Eder gave Portugal victory over France in extra time of the Euro 2016 final Sunday night.

Ali Kazemi appointed as Iran Football League Organization president

Iran Football Federation president Mehdi Taj has appointed Ali Kazemi as the new president of Iran Football League Organization on Sunday.

Ehsan Haji Safi linked with Esteghlal move

Former Sepahan and FSV Frankfurt defender Ehsan Haji Safi has been linked with a move to Iranian side Esteghlal, according to reports in local media.

Chamanian replaced Alidoosti at Iran U-17 football team

The Iranian football federation has announced the appointment of Abbas Chamanian as the new head coach of country’s U-17 team on Tuesday.

Chile wins Copa America tournament, Messi announces retirement

Chile won second straight Copa America title, beating Argentina football team on penalty shootout after goalless draw.

On this day – 1998 - Iran defeats the U.S. at World Cup

On this day in 1998, Iran secured its first-ever FIFA World Cup victory, beating the United States 2-1, with Hamid Estili and Mehdi Mahdavikia scoring for Team Melli.

Team Melli to hold training camp in Armenia

The Iranian national football team will hold a training camp in Armenia.

Mehdi Taj elected as new IFF President

Mehdi Taj has been elected as the new president of Iran Football Federation (IFF) for a period of four years to succeed Ali Kafashian on Saturday.

I would like to begin my coaching career with Queiroz, says Javad Nekounam

Former Iran national team captain Javad Nekounam revealed that he is going to start his coaching career as Carlos Queiroz assistant at Team Melli.

Team Melli learns rivals at 2018 World Cup qualifying

TEHRAN - Iran national football team, known as Team Melli, has been pitted against South Korea, Uzbekistan, 2022 World Cup host Qatar, Syria and China in Group A of the last round of qualifying for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

Derby is a completely different game, says Persepolis coach

Persepolis head coach Branko Ivankovic believes that Tehran derby is the biggest derby in Asia and you can never predict the outcome.

Algeria Football Federation denies Queiroz approach

Algerian Football Federation has denied any attempt to hire Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz on Friday.

FIFA rankings: Iran remain No. 1 in Asia

Iran remain Asia’s top team in the FIFA world rankings as they moved into 42nd spot after the list for April was published on Thursday.