Brazilian superstar Neymar will undergo surgery on his fractured foot in Brazil as early as Thursday, ruling the world’s most expensive footballer out of Paris Saint-Germain’s do-or-die Champions League clash with Real Madrid. The 26-year-old suffered a hairline fracture of the fifth metatarsal in his right foot as well as a twisted ankle late in […]

TEHRAN – Iran Wrestling Federation President Rasoul Khadem announced his retirement on Wednesday. On February 23, the United World Wrestling Disciplinary Chamber (WWDC) banned Iranian wrestler Alireza Karimi from competition for six months, and his coach Hamidreza Jamshidi for two years after the wrestler deliberately lost a bout to avoid facing an opponent from the […]

A friendly match between Iran national football team and Libya has been called off. The match was scheduled for March 15 in Vienna as part of preparation for the 2018 World Cup. Libyan Football Federation president Jamal Al-Jaafari has said they will not play Team Melli because the foreign-based players have not been allowed to […]

IR Iran are all set to make their second consecutive FIFA World Cup™ appearance in a few months, the first time they will have graced two world finals in a row. And as was the case at Brazil 2014, the Iranians will have Carlos Queiroz at the helm. The experienced Portuguese coach is currently in […]

West Ham United this week sent a scout to the game between Arsenal and Östersund to get a lowdown on Saman Ghoddos, according to reports in the Swedish media. The OFK forward has impressed this season, and last summer he was linked with a move to Queens Park Rangers. Fotboll Direkt report West Ham was […]

Celtic has shown interest in signing Iranian international striker Sardar Azmoun. The Rubin Kazan striker had been linked with English clubs but the 23-year-old player had said he will choose his next club after the 2018 World Cup. The Scottish Sun has reported that Azmoun is a target of Celtic and there is a possible […]

Iran striker Sardar Azmoun says that they are not underdogs in the 2018 World Cup and have a chance to qualify for the second round. Team Melli have been drawn along with one-time World Cup champions Spain, UEFA titleholders Portugal and Morocco in Group B. Carlos Queiroz’s men will kick off the competition with a […]

TEHRAN – Branko Ivankovic says the football match between Iranian giants Persepolis and Esteghlal is the biggest derby in Asia. Iran Professional League (IPL) leaders Persepolis will face Esteghlal on Thursday and a win against the arch-rivals will steer them to the title for the second successive year. The Croat says it can be considered […]

TEHRAN – FIFA President Gianni Infantino will show off his skills in a futsal match with the former Iranian stars in Tehran. The Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) has invited Sepp Blatter’s successor to come to Tehran on Thursday. The FIFA President will share the pitch with some Iranian football luminaries – including […]

TEHRAN – Alireza Faghani has been appointed to take charge of Thursday’s Tehran derby between Esteghlal and Persepolis at the Azadi Stadium. The Referee Committee of Iran Football Federation announced on Monday that Faghani will officiate the match. He will be assisted by Reza Sokhandan and Mohammadreza Mansouri in the derby. Esteghlal and Persepolis have […]