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2025-07-09 10:32
By Masoud Hossein
Iran’s women’s basketball aiming for promotion to Asia Cup Division A: Vakili
TEHRAN – Iran’s women’s basketball team power forward Delaram Vakili emphasizes that their primary goal is to secure promotion to the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup Division A.
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2025-07-01 17:30
Iran prepare for VNL Week 3 in Gdansk amid challenges
TEHRAN - As Iran’s men's volleyball team concluded the 2025 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Week 2 on a high note, securing three victories and only suffering one loss, the team now face significant challenges ahead of their upcoming Week 3 matches in Gdansk, Poland.
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2025-06-30 18:36
By Farrokh Hesabi
VNL 2025: Iran’s youngsters make their mark
TEHRAN - The Iranian national volleyball team have demonstrated a balanced and promising performance in the first two weeks of the 2025 Volleyball Nations League (VNL). With a young roster and the absence of some seasoned stars, Team Melli’s results reflect both the challenges of rebuilding and the potential for a bright future.
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2025-06-28 20:12
Germany beat Iran in 2025 VNL Week 2
TEHRAN – Germany defeated Iran 3-1 (25-22, 23-25, 26-24, 25-22) in the men’s Volleyball Nations League 2025 Week 2 on Saturday.
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2025-06-21 18:16
Iran volleyball to build on their progress
TEHRAN - Iran's national volleyball team, known as "Team Melli,", are currently participating in the 2025 Volleyball Nations League (VNL). The team, under the guidance of coach Roberto Piazza, are focusing on improving their performance in Week 2.
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2025-06-13 13:07
Iran secure berth at 2026 Sitting Volleyball World Championships
TEHRAN – Iran eased past Thailand in straight sets (25-17, 25-8, 25-11) in the 2025 PVAO Sitting Volleyball Championships semifinals on Friday.
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2025-06-13 00:21
Iran, Chile friendly match confirmed
.TEHRAN – The Iran national football team are set to play a friendly match against Chile
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2025-06-12 01:50
2025 VNL: Iran lose to powerhouses Brazil
TEHRAN – Iran opened the 2025 Volleyball Nations League with a 3-0 (25-19, 25-16, 25-18) loss to Brazil on Wednesday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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2025-06-11 11:53
Iran beaten by Kazakhstan in 2025 AVC Women's Volleyball Nations Cup
TEHRAN – Iran’s women's volleyball team suffered a 3-1 loss to Kazakhstan (14-25, 18-25, 25-22, 24-26) in the 2025 AVC Women's Volleyball Nations Cup on Wednesday.
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2025-06-10 21:31
By Masoud Hossein
Iran beat 10-man DPR Korea in 2026 WCQ
TEHRAN – Iran football team defeated winless DPR Korea 3-0 in the 2026 World Cup qualifier on Tuesday.
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2025-06-01 15:44
Iran’s women’s football team to play two friendlies against Iraq
TEHRAN – Iran’s women’s football team will face Iraq in two friendly matches in Tehran.
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2025-05-29 15:47
Mozafar takes charge of Iran’s women’s futsal team
TEHRAN – Shahrzad Mozafar has been appointed as head coach of Iran’s women’s futsal team Wednesday night.
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2025-05-04 16:50
Ex-Iran striker Rowshan undergoes surgery
TEHRAN – Former Iran and Esteghlal football club forward Hassan Rowshan underwent a successful surgery on Sunday in Tehran.
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2025-04-23 15:29
Jafari new head coach of Iran’s women’s football team
TEHRAN - Marziyeh Jafari was named as new head coach of Iran’s women’s football team on Wednesday.
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2025-04-04 17:02
FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Draw: Iran opt for Pot 2
TEHRAN - Iran have opted to be placed in Pot 2 for the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Draw scheduled to be held in Jeddah the coming Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
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2025-04-03 19:06
Iran unchanged in FIFA rankings
TEHRAN – Iran national football team remained in 18th place in the latest FIFA ranking released on Thursday.
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2025-03-19 23:01
Victory against UAE will confirm Iran’s spot at 2026 World Cup
TEHRAN - Victory for Iran against the UAE in Group A of the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to 26 on Thursday will almost surely confirm their spot at the FIFA World Cup 2026.
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2025-03-12 02:55
Iran beach soccer lose to Russia on penalties
TEHRAN –Iran beach soccer team lost to Russia 4-3 in penalty shootout in a friendly match Tuesday night.
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2025-02-24 20:43
Iran defeat Kazakhstan in 2025 FIBA Asia Cup qualifier
TEHRAN – Iran defeated Kazakhstan 88-45 in Group E of the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup qualification on Monday.
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2025-02-01 15:04
Haddadi testimonial match confirmed for Feb. 21
TEHRAN – Iranian basketball legend Hamed Haddadi will be celebrated with a testimonial match on Feb. 21.
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2025-01-11 13:41
Team Melli drop in world beach soccer ranking
TEHRAN - The Beach Soccer Worldwide National Teams ranking December 2024 update marked the final ranking update of the year, with position changes in both the men’s and women’s ranking.
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2024-11-19 19:42
By Masoud Hossein
Iran secure hard-fought win over Kyrgyzstan in 2026 World Cup qualifier
TEHRAN – Iran national football team defeated Kyrgyzstan 3-2 in Group A of the 2026 World Cup qualification on Tuesday.
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2024-11-10 11:35
Iran football team named for N. Korea and Kyrgyzstan matches
TEHRAN – Amir Ghalenoei has invited 28 players to Iran national team for two matches against North Korea and Kyrgyzstan in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification.
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2024-10-29 16:17
Ahmad Abbasi named AFC Futsal Player of the 2023
TEHRAN - Iran stalwart Saeid Ahmad Abbasi was named the latest AFC Futsal Player of the Year at the AFC Annual Awards Seoul 2023 on Tuesday.
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2024-09-07 01:06
By Farrokh Hesabi
Iran's victory overshadowed by criticisms
TEHRAN - Iran made a winning start to their Group A campaign in the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to 26 on Thursday as Amir Ghaleneoi’s side handed Kyrgyzstan a 1-0 defeat at Foolad Shahr Stadium but the critic hit out at the National Team’s performance.
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2024-06-19 17:18
Iran edge the U.S. at 2024 VNL
TEHRAN – Iran defeated the U.S. 3-2 (26-28, 25-23, 25-18, 26-28, 15-13) in the 2024 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Week 3 on Wednesday.
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2024-06-12 00:06
Iran, Uzbekistan share spoils in 2026 World Cup qualifier
TEHRAN - Iran topped Group E after ending their Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 campaign with a goalless draw against Uzbekistan on Tuesday.
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2024-05-18 12:57
Ashkan Dejagah hangs up his boots
TEHRAN – Ashkan Dejagah announced his retirement from football at the age of 37.
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2024-04-16 14:24
Iran runners-up at AVC Beach Tour 23rd Samila Open
TEHRAN – Iran’s Abbas Pourasgari/Alireza Aghajani came second in the AVC Beach Tour 23rd Samila Open on Tuesday.
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2024-04-05 16:23
By Farrokh Hesabi
Beiranvand controversy: Injury dispute between Persepolis and Iran national team
TEHRAN - The injury of Iran's goalkeeper, Alireza Beiranvand, has sparked a heated dispute between Persepolis and the Iranian national team, with both sides claiming mismanagement of the situation.