Achaemenid relief goes on show in Mashhad

TEHRAN – A piece of Achaemenid-era (550-330 BC) bas-relief has been put on show at Mashhad’s Khorasan Great Museum, northeast Iran.

“Cube of Zoroaster” unfazed by subsidence, new research finds

TEHRAN – No threat of subsidence faces the “Cube of Zoroaster”, which is a famed ancient quadrangular structure in southern Iran, according to a new research.

Mario Budimir close to joining Persepolis

TEHRAN – Iranian football club Persepolis have reportedly reached an agreement with Croat striker Mario Budimir.

Persepolis, Bayern Munich, PSG to hold camp in Aspire Academy

TEHRAN – Persepolis football team of Iran will hold a winter training camp at the Aspire Zone Foundation (AZF) in Doha, Qatar.

Persepolis sign Naderi, give up on Gucci

TEHRAN – Persepolis football club have confirmed the signing of KV Kortrijk defender Mohammad Naderi but the Reds have not agreed with Reza Ghoochannejhad “Gucci” over financial issues.

By Masoud Hossein & Farrokh Hesabi

Best is yet to come from Persepolis: Branko Ivankovic

Having a smile on his face, Branko Ivankovic welcomed us warmly in Shahid Kazemi Stadium in southern Tehran.

Former Iran and Persepolis coach Stanko Poklepovic dies

TEHRAN – Former Iran national football team and Persepolis club coach Stanko Poklepovic passed away at the age of 81.

Persepolis in negotiation to sign Gucci

TEHRAN – Ex-Iran national football team striker Reza Ghoochannejhad is reportedly negotiating with Persepolis club.

Branko Ivankovic praises Yalda Night celebration

TEHRAN – Persepolis football team head coach Branko Ivankovic praised the Iranian festival Yalda Night, saying the feast brings the Iranians together.

Esteghlal, Persepolis to be ceded to private sector

TEHRAN - Iranian Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Masoud Soltanifar has confirmed that the country’s most popular football teams Esteghlal and Persepolis will be ceded to the private sector by auction.

Thousands of Achaemenid-era clay tablets to be back home

TEHRAN – Over 11,000 flawless [Achaemenid-era] clay tablets and a large number of fragments of their kind will be back home, Iran tourism chief said on Wednesday.

Persepolis beat Pars Jonoubi, Tractor Sazi beaten by Foolad: IPL

TEHRAN – Persepolis football team defeated Pars Jonoubi 3-1 in Iran Professional League on Friday and moved to second place.

Padideh move top of Iran Professional League

TEHRAN – Padideh moved top of the Iran Professional League (IPL) after being held against Esteghlal football team here at the Azadi Stadium on Thursday.

Persepolis to hold winter camp in Qatar

TEHRAN – Iranian football club Persepolis will hold their training camp in Doha, Qatar.

Hamid Reza Garshasbi steps down as general manager of Persepolis

TEHRAN – Hamid Reza Garshasbi stepped down from his post as general manager of Persepolis club.

IPL: Sepahan, Persepolis share spoils in controversial match

TEHRAN – Sepahan football team and Persepolis drew 1-1 in Iran Professional League (IPL), with both teams in good form and looking to extend unbeaten streaks.

Persepolis bus attacked by Sepahan fans

TEHRAN – Persepolis’s bus was attacked by Sepahan supporters ahead of the crucial match in Iran Professional League, slated for Sunday.

Iran risks FIFA ban

TEHRAN - Iran could be banned from international football ahead of the 2019 AFC Asian Cup over a law interfering in the national football federation’s independence.

Esteghlal return to IPL title race, Padideh held

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team defeated Sepidrood 5-0 in Iran Professional League (IPL) on Friday, while Padideh were held to a 2-2 draw by Machine Sazi.

IPL: Persepolis emerge victorious over Zob Ahan

TEHRAN – Persepolis earned their second 1-0 victory in a row in Iran Professional League (IPL), edging past Zob Ahan here at the Azadi Stadium.

Persepolis striker Alipour linked with Suwon Bluewings: report

TEHRAN – Persepolis striker Ali Alipour has been reportedly linked with a move to South Korea's Suwon Bluewings.

Hosseini breaks silence on 2018 World Cup snub

TEHRAN – Jalal Hosseini has spoken out over his 2018 World Cup snub by saying that playing in the World Cup for the second time was his dream that didn’t come true.

Tractor Sazi edge Pars Jonoubi: IPL

TEHRAN – Tractor Sazi football team earned an important away match against Pars Jonoubi in Iran Professional League (IPL) on Saturday.

Branko Ivankovic rules out replacing Carlos Queiroz as Team Melli coach

TEHRAN – Persepolis football team head coach Branko Ivankovic said he is not going to take charge of Iran national football team since he has extended his contract with the club until 2020.

HIV/AIDS tests prior to football match scheduled

TEHRAN — Prior to a football match between Persepolis of Tehran and Tractor Sazi of Tabriz at Tehran’s Azadi stadium on Sunday afternoon, mobile clinics were scheduled to run rapid HIV/AIDS tests, IRNA reported. 

IPL: Persepolis, Tractor Sazi play out stalemate

TEHRAN – Persepolis and Tractor Sazi of Tabriz football teams have played out a tense goalless draw in Iran Professional League (IPL) on Sunday.

Iran’s Esteghlal in ‘Group of Death’ in 2019 ACL

TEHRAN – Iran’s Esteghlal and Persepolis learned their fates at the new season of the 2019 AFC Champions League (IPL) on Thursday.

IPL: Persepolis come from behind to beat Paykan

TEHRAN – Persepolis football team came from behind to defeat Paykan 2-1 in Iran Professional League (IPL) here on Monday.

Iran football in chaotic situation

TEHRAN - With less than two months to go before the AFC Asian Cup 2019 starts, Iran football faces so many challenges which can hurt Team Melli’s preparation for the biggest continent’s competition.

Iran’s Saipa and Zob Ahan learn fates at ACL qualifying play-offs

TEHRAN – Iranian football clubs Saipa and Zob Ahan have learned their fates at the 2019 AFC Champions League qualifying play-offs.