Iran beats Germany 3-2 at home
The national Iranian men’s volleyball beat Germany 3-2 in the Volleyball Nations League 2018 on Sunday, as their last game of the tournament. Iran secured its last Volleyball Nations League (VNL) win, defeating Germany 3-2 (25-20 25-23 25-22 25-22 15-11). This deserved victory in front of the fanatical supporters in Azadi Stadium was Igor Kolakovic’s side’s final […]
Portugal a world cup favorite, but Iran fully committed to win
Iran’s coach Carlos Queiroz admitted that Monday’s game against Portugal will be tough, but he assured that his team is totally committed to try for a historical qualification for the second round at World Cup 2018. “It will be a game with many friends, but as we say in our country, friends are friends and […]
Hernandez hits half-century as Mexico battle past South Korea
Mexico placed one foot in the World Cup’s last 16 and left South Korea on the brink of elimination after goals from Javier Hernandez and Carlos Vela clinched a 2-1 victory in Rostov on Saturday. Hernandez became the first Mexican player to score 50 goals for his country, after 104 appearances, with Vela earlier opening […]
Germany rescue World Cup hopes with dramatic Kroos winner
Toni Kroos rescued Germany’s World Cup hopes in dramatic fashion on Saturday, curling in a stunning free-kick deep into injury time to seal a 2-1 win against Sweden. Germany’s late, late show keeps Joachim Loew’s on course to be the first team to retain the title in 56 years but their fate is still not […]
Iran down Bulgaria in Volleyball Nations League
Saber Kazemi served up a treat and sent the home fans wild to help Iran secure another VNL win and send Bulgaria crashing 3-1 (25-22 25-15 23-25 25-14). Kazemi hit four aces in his total of 14 points and with Saman Faezi and Morteza Sharifi hitting 16 a piece, the Iranians had enough healthy contributions […]
Diego Costa insulted my family members, Iranian defender reveals
MOSCOW – Iran national football team defender Morteza Pouraliganji has revealed that Spain striker Diego Costa insulted his family members in their match in Group B of the 2018 World Cup. La Roja defeated spirited Iran 1-0 thanks to a goal from Costa at the Kazan Arena on Wednesday. Now, the Iranian defender slammed Costa […]
Portugal is my greatest match ever: Carlos Queiroz
MOSCOW – Iran national football team head coach Carlos Queiroz says Team Melli match against Portugal is his greatest match ever in his seven-year spell in Iran. Despite their defeat against La Roja, Iran’s fate is still in their own hands. Whatever happens in Spain’s final group match against Morocco, the Iranians know that a […]
Neymar, Coutinho strike late to put Brazil bid back on track
Brazil needed two injury-time goals to defeat a dogged Costa Rica on Friday as Philippe Coutinho and Neymar scored to put the five-time World Cup winners back on track for the last 16. The Brazilians looked to be heading for a second frustrating draw in a row before Barcelona forward Coutinho poked the ball through […]
Germany face crunch Sweden clash as Belgium eye knockouts
Germany can ill afford another slip-up when they take on Sweden at the World Cup on Saturday, as the defending champions attempt to follow Brazil’s lead by belatedly springing into life. Joachim Loew’s side slumped to a 1-0 defeat against Mexico in their opening Group F match, paying the price for a calamitous first half […]
Iran beat S. Korea in Volleyball National League
An energetic effort from Saber Kazemi overwhelmed Korea and provided plenty of cheer for enthusiastic local fans in the FIVB Volleyball Nations League on Friday. Both teams were playing for pride having been eliminated from the finals race and favorites Iran proved too strong with a hard-fought 3-1 (27-25, 23-25, 25-22, 25-23) triumph – their […]











































