Queiroz hits out at critics after win over Morocco
ST PETERSBURG, Russia – Iran national football team coach Carlos Queiroz has hit out at critics after win over Morocco in their World Cup opener. Team Melli edged past Morocco in Group B thanks to an injury time goal from Aziz Bouhaddouz. “It was a tough match and I think Morocco didn’t expect a great […]
Iran runners-up at Asian Indoor Athletics Championships
TEHRAN – Iran became runners-up at the 8th Asian Indoor Athletics Championships Saturday night. The Iranian delegation came second with 24 medals, including five gold, nine silver and 10 bronze. Kazakhstan collected seven gold medals, four silver medals and one bronze to finish in the first place. Qatar sat in third place, winning four gold […]
Spain turmoil as coach Lopetegui fired on eve of World Cup
Spain’s World Cup preparations were thrown into turmoil on Wednesday as Real Madrid-bound coach Julen Lopetegui was fired on the eve of the tournament, just two days before their opening game in Russia. In a bombshell development which followed the naming of Lopetegui as Real’s new coach on Tuesday, the Spanish federation confirmed that the […]
Iran sweating on Ashkan Dejagah’s fitness
MOSCOW – Iran national football team are sweating on Ashkan Dejagah’s fitness ahead of the 2018 World Cup. With two days remaining to the crucial match against Morocco in Group B of the 2018 World Cup, Dejagah is not completely fit for the competition. Dejagah returned with a goal after about four months in late […]
Iran Striker Mehdi Taremi Likely to Miss Morocco Match
Team Melli striker Mehdi Taremi will likely miss his first World Cup game against Morocco, scheduled for Friday June 15. Al Gharafa’s striker is considered as one of the best assets of the Iranian team. The football player sustained an injury in Iran’s last friendly game against Lithuania on June 8. If his condition does […]
It’s time for Iranian players to express excitement, coach says
MOSCOW – Iran national football team Carlos Queiroz says they are completely ready to meet Morocco at the 2018 World Cup opener. Team Melli, who became the first team to arrive in Russia for the World Cup last week, are training in Bakovka camp, outside Moscow. Iran, making their fifth appearance in the World Cup […]
Iranian girls defeat Macau at Asian volleyball C’ships
Iran’s girl volleyball players have advanced to the 8th final by gaining a decisive victory against Macau on Tue. at 19th Asian Women’s U19 Volleyball Championships held in Bac Ninh, Vietnam. The Iranian team defeated Macau 3-0, scoring 25-11, 25-18, and 25-12 in three straight sets. Their third victory comes after a loss against Australia […]
Brilliant Belgium rip into Costa Rica
A powerful brace from Romelu Lukaku and a glittering performance from Eden Hazard saw Belgium beat Costa Rica 4-1 in Brussels in their final World Cup warm up on Monday. But Belgium fans will have watched in horror as Hazard, showing great form lately, limped off in the 70th minute. His teammates later dispelled any […]
Iranian Referee Alireza Faghani Dreams of World Cup Final
Iranian international referee Alireza Faghani says to reach the final of the 2018 World Cup is his dream and this is what he is working for. The 2018 edition will be Faghani’s second stint in the World Cup. His last appearance was in Brazil 2014 where he was the fourth official for seven matches, including […]
Iran’s Taftian wins gold at Diamond League
TEHRAN – Hassan Taftian from Iran claimed a gold medal in the Men’s 100 Meters of the 2018 Diamond League meeting in Stockholm. The race was won by Taftian in a season’s best 10.07 off his own Iranian national record. Yoshihide Kiryu from Japan won the silver medal, clocking 10.15 and Canadian Gavin Smellie took […]











































