12% rise in foreign tourist visits to historical sites in Fars

TEHRAN – Visits by international travelers to historical sites in Fars province rose 12 percent during the first three months of the current Iranian calendar year (started March 21) compared to the same period a year earlier.

Persepolis Museum to close for two weeks for repair work

TEHRAN - Persepolis Museum, which is located in UNESCO-tagged Persepolis, is to close for two weeks for restoration work.

Vahid Amiri returns to Persepolis

TEHRAN – Iranian international midfielder Vahid Amiri returned to Persepolis football team on Saturday.

Persepolis keeper Radosevic shown exit door

TEHRAN – Persepolis newly-appointed coach Gabriel Calderon has shown the team’s Croat goalkeeper Bozidar Radosevic the exit door.

Rare dovetail-joints found in UNESCO-tagged Pasargadae

TEHRAN – Personnel of Pasargadae have recently found two rare dovetail-joints, which used to attach massive stone slabs, pillars and columns in the UNESCO World Heritage site that was once the capital of the Achaemenid Empire under Cyrus the Great (559–530 BC), who ordered its construction.

Persepolis in hunt for fourth successive title: Gabriel Calderon

TEHRAN – Persepolis coach Gabriel Calderon says that they are going to win Iran Professional League (IPL) title for the fourth successive time.

Gabriel Calderon officially named Persepolis coach

TEHRAN – Iranian football club Persepolis have confirmed the appointment of Gabriel Calderon as their new head coach.

Calderon eyes fourth successive IPL title with Persepolis

TEHRAN – Argentine coach Gabriel Calderon says he is going to win Iran Professional League (IPL) for the fourth time in a row.

Persepolis confirm negotiations with Gabriel Calderon

TEHRAN – Iranian football giants Persepolis have reportedly reached an agreement with Argentine coach Gabriel Calderon.

Sosha Makani says Mjøndalen IF aim to extend his contract

TEHRAN – Iranian goalkeeper Sosha Makani says that Norwegian football club Mjøndalen IF are going to extend his contract.

Persepolis close to appointing Ante Cacic as head coach

TEHRAN – Ante Cacic is close to agreeing a deal to become Persepolis of Iran new head coach, the local media reported.

Massimo Carrera shortlisted for Persepolis job

TEHRAN – Italian coach Massimo Carrera has been has been shortlisted as a candidate to replace Branko Ivankovic in Iranian football giants Persepolis.

Iran Professional League 2019-20 to kick off on July 30

TEHRAN - Iran Professional League (IPL) 2019-20 season will kick off on July 30.

Walter Zenga linked with bizarre Persepolis move

TEHRAN – Italian coach Walter Zenga has bizarrely been linked with a switch to Persepolis according to Iranian local media.

Yahya Golmohammadi inch closer to Persepolis return

TEHRAN – Padideh coach Yahya Golmohammadi is on the verge taking charge of Persepolis football club.

Branko Ivankovic sends message to Persepolis fans

TEHRAN – Branko Ivankovic has thanked Persepolis fans for supporting him in his four-year career in the Iranian popular club.

Branko Ivankovic on his way out of Persepolis, Afshin Ghotbi on radar

TEHRAN – Branko Ivankovic could be on his way out of Persepolis after the Iranian giants failed to meet their financial commitments to the Croatian coach and according to what the local media reported Afshin Ghtobi is a possible replacement.

Shiraz meeting explores further cooperation with Hungary on tourism

TEHRAN – On Sunday, tens of Iranian tour operators and travel associates met with their Hungarian fellows in Shiraz, exchanging views on how to deepen cooperation in the tourism sector.

Persepolis win Iran’s Super Cup

TEHRAN – Persepolis football team claimed the title of the fifth edition of the Iran’s Super Cup, Iran Football League Organization announced that on Sunday.

Ex-Persepolis coach Denizli takes charge of Tractor Sazi

TEHRAN – Former Persepolis coach Mustafa Denizli has been appointed as new head coach of Iranian football club Tractor Sazi.

Persepolis lift Iran’s Hazfi Cup

TEHRAN – Persepolis football team won Iran’s Hazfi Cup for the sixth time in Ahvaz’s Foolad Arena on Sunday.

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.

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.

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.

FIFA President congratulates Persepolis on IPL title

TEHRAN - FIFA President Gianni Infantino congratulated Persepolis football club for winning the Iran Professional League (IPL) title.

Ahmadzadeh parts ways with Slask Wroclaw

TEHRAN – Iranian midfielder Farshad Ahmadzadeh has parted company with Polish football club Slask Wroclaw, tuwroclaw.com reported.

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.

Xavi handed Persepolis No. 6 jersey

TEHRAN – Iran’s Persepolis football club handed No. 6 jersey to Xavi Hernandez.

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 reaches agreement with Aves: report

TEHRAN – Iranian winger Mehrdad Mohammadi has been reportedly linked with a move to Portuguese top-flight football team Aves.