On the occasion of the Week of Natural Resources, March 6-13, the head coaches of Iran national volleyball and football teams expressed their appreciation for nature by planting trees in Tehran. Igor Kolakovic accompanied by top officials of the Iranian volleyball federation planted a sapling on Sunday. With the motto that ‘I Am a Forester’, […]

TEHRAN – Esteghlal of Iran were held to a 1-1 draw by Al Ain of the UAE in Matchday Four of the AFC Champions League on Monday. In the match held in Tehran’s Azadi Stadium, Mame Thiam found the back of the net from the penalty spot in the 42nd minute. Al Ain managed to […]

TEHRAN – Persepolis coach Branko Ivankovic says they are aiming to reach the AFC Champions League final match for the first time. The Iranian giants qualified for the ACL semi-final last year but failed to book a place in the final match after being defeated by Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal. The Croat says Persepolis want […]

Iranian middle blocker Adel Gholami has announced his retirement from international duty. In July, Gholami stormed out of the training following a bust-up with teammate Mohammad Mousavi. The two players were involved in a verbal conflict and Gholami immediately left the training. Soon after, Iran volleyball coach Igor Kolakovic expelled Gholami from the national team […]

The Swedish-born Iranian striker Saman Ghoddos has caught the eye of Crystal Palace. The 24-year-old striker impressed in his side’s Europa League last-32 tie against Arsenal. Crystal Palace has joined the race for the Ostersund striker, Mirror.co.uk reported. Ghoddos is on the radar of a number of English clubs after impressing in the Swedish side’s […]

Al Ain coach Zoran Mamic also says they expect a tough game against Esteghlal but they are determined to win the match at the Azadi Stadium. They are now third in Group D, level with Al Rayyan on three points but separated on goal difference. Esteghlal are top on five points, while Al Hilal are […]

TEHRAN – Esteghlal coach Winfried Schaefer says that they want to stay at top of Group D. The Iranian giant will host Al Ain of the UAE in Tehran’s Azadi Stadium on Matchday Four of the AFC Champions League. Esteghlal are top on five points, while Al Ain are now third, level with Al Rayyan […]

TEHRAN – Iran national basketball center Hamed Haddadi says that playing in the National Basketball Association (NBA) was once his dream. Then came the year 2008, when the Memphis Grizzlies signed free-agent Haddadi, and he remained a member of the NBA team for five years. “Playing in the NBA was my boyhood’s dream. I recall […]

Marcus Rashford’s first-half double inspired Manchester United to a crucial 2-1 victory over rivals Liverpool at Old Trafford on Saturday. The England forward’s thunderous drive fired United into the lead on 14 minutes – his first Premier League goal since December 10 – and he doubled his tally with a deflected second 10 minutes later. […]

TEHRAN – Paykan will represent Iran at the 2018 Asian Women’s Club Volleyball Championship in Kazakhstan in May. Paykan won Iranian Volleyball Super League after defeating Tehran in three sets to lift the cup at the Khaneh Volleyball. The Iranian team have been pitted against hosts Kazakhstan, Chinese Taipei and Vietnam in Pool B. Pool […]