National Iranian football team have defeated Uzbekistan in the first friendly match in preparation for the AFC Asian Cup. The match which was held in Uzbekistan finished 1-0 for Iran. In the first half, Uzbekistan played better against their guests and threatened Iran’s goal few times. But the host could not score any goals. In […]

 The head coach of Team Melli said that he has reached a verbal agreement with Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) but has not yet signed any contract. Carlos Queiroz made the remarks on Monday in Iran-Uzbakistan pre-match press conference. Queiroz said that although he has not yet signed a new contract with the […]

 Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) has confirmed receiving offer to play two friendly matches against Argentina and Colombia but is not exactly clear why the request has been remained unanswered. According to the local media, Iran could EARN USD 600,000 from the friendly matches with Argentina and Colombia, scheduled to be held in […]

 Iranian powerlifter Yousef Yousefi earned the silver medal at Kitakyushu 2018 Para Powerlifting Asia-Oceania Open Championships in Japan. In men’s under 59kg category, Yousefi hoisted 182kg in his first attempt but failed to lift 185kg in his next two moves. Accordingly, the 30-year-old athlete pocketed the silver medal. China’s Qi Yongkai snatched the gold medal […]

Luis Enrique won his first game in charge of Spain as La Roja came from behind to beat England 2-1 at Wembley in the Nations League. It was a disappointing night for World Cup semi-finalists England, who took an early lead through Marcus Rashford but were behind within 22 minutes after goals from Saul Niguez […]

 Iranian freestyle wrestler Ahmad Bazri managed to defeat all his rivals and snatch the gold medal of Dmitry Korkin International Tournament in Russia. In 86kg category, Bazri defeated 2018 Asian Games’ bronze winner Orgodolyn Üitümen from Mongolia 8-2 in the first contest. He then win Finish wrestler with technical fall to reach the final bout. […]

Iranian super heavyweight powerlifter Siamand Rahman says he is not going to break the world record in Japan. The world’s stronger Paralympian will do at the Asia-Oceania Open Championships in Kitakyushu, Japan, between 8 and 12 September. Rahman broke the 300kg barrier in the men´s over 107kg at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, lifting an […]

 Three-time Olympic medal winner Aleksandar Ciric has shown interest in continuing to work with Iran national water polo team as a coach. Under guidance of the 40-year-old coach, Iran national water polo team claimed a medal after 44 years. Team Melli defeated China 16-15 on penalty shootout (8-8 in the regular time) at the GBK […]

Persepolis and Esteghlal coaches Branko Ivankovic and Winfried Schafer attended the AFC’s Third Elite Club Coaches Forum. High-profile club coaches from across Asia gathered in Shanghai for the forum, the-afc.com wrote. Two-time UEFA Champions League winner Paulo Sousa, now coach of Chinese Super League club Tianjin Quanjian, who face Japan’s Kashima Antlers in the East […]

Paul Clement says highly-rated Iranian midfielder Saeid Ezatolahi will help Reading and has urged fans should not put too much pressure on Saeid Ezatolahi. Ezatolahi was snapped up by Reading FC on a season-long loan deal last week. He is expected to feature during the international break against Uzbekistan before linking up with his Royals […]