Iranian rower Mohsen Shadi comes out of retirement
Iranian rower Mohsen Shadi has come out of retirement after about two years. Shadi won two gold medals at the 2010 Asian Games in the men’s lightweight single sculls (LM1x) and 2014 Asian Games in the men’s single sculls (M1x). Shadi is the first Iranian who to win a gold medal in world championships after […]
FIFA not against discrimination
Football must keep political impartiality and that national associations remain free from political interference. However, FIFA denies its own rule after allowing the Saudi Arabian teams to play Iranian counterparts in neutral fields. In late November, the Asian Football Confederation made a statement that matches among the west Asian teams will continue on a home-and-away […]
Nigerian Striker Gero Linked with Iran’s Esteghlal
Salisu Abdullahi “Alhaji” Gero has been linked with a move to Iranian football club Esteghlal. The 24-year-old striker could join Esteghlal after the end of Allsvenskan (Swedish professional league). Esteghlal coach Winfried Schafer is looking for a striker and it seems the German coach has found his man. Salisu Abdullahi “Alhaji” Gero is Iran international […]
Iran’s Bonyadifar to Officiate Bengaluru FC vs. Transport United
The Asian Football Confederation has appointed Iranian referee Mo’ud Bonyadifar as the man in charge of the match between Bengaluru FC from India and Transport United from Bhutan in 2018 AFC Cup’s Qualifying play-off. The Iranian referee will officiate the second leg, scheduled for January 30th. Bonyadifar will be assisted by his countrymen Mohammad Reza […]
FIFA not against discrimination
Football must keep political impartiality and that national associations remain free from political interference. However, FIFA denies its own rule after allowing the Saudi Arabian teams to play Iranian counterparts in neutral fields. In late November, the Asian Football Confederation made a statement that matches among the west Asian teams will continue on a home-and-away […]
Saman Ghoddos Confirms 10 Clubs Are Chasing Him
Ostersund forward Saman Ghoddos has confirmed to the Swedish media a number of clubs are interested in signing him. The Iranian international has been linked with a move to Queens Park Rangers in recent months, and Expressen say there have been ‘concrete bids from England’, as well as Spain and Germany. Speaking to Sydsvenskan, Ghoddos […]
Iran’s Aghaei Wins Silver at Nepal International Badminton Championships
Sorayya Aghaei from Iran claimed a silver medal at the Yonex Sunrise Nepal International Series 2017 on Sunday. In the women’s singles final, Aghaei lost to Deng Joy Xuan of Hong Kong 2-0. Aghaei had defeated Thet Htar Tuzar of Myanmar 20-22, 21-18, 25-23 and Joy Xuan outplayed Thi Trang of Vietnam 21-18, 21-19 to […]
IPL: Esteghlal Downs Sanat Naft, Persepolis Held by Foolad
Esteghlal football team defeated Sanat Naft 4-0 in Iran Professional League (IPL) while the team’s arch-rival Persepolis was held to a 1-1 draw by Foolad. In the match held in Tehran Azadi Stadium, Esteghlal defeated visiting team Sanat Naft 4-0. Mohsen Karimi opened the scoring for Esteghlal in the 15th minute and Vouria Ghafouri made […]
Alireza Beiranvand Sets Record for Minutes without Conceding Goal
TEHRAN – Persepolis’s Alireza Beiranvand set a new Iran Professional League (IPL) record by going 718 minutes without conceding a goal. Beiranvand broke the previous mark set by former Sepahan stopper Armenak Petrosian. The Persepolis keeper surpassed Petrosian’s old mark of 704. Persepolis football team was held to a 1-1 draw by Foolad in Ahvaz’s […]
Iran’s Masoud Shojaei Reaches Agreement with AEK: Report
TEHRAN – Iranian international attacking midfielder Masoud Shojaei will sign his contract with AEK after Christmas of 2017. The 33-year-old player will soon be released from Panionios and AEK Spanish coach Manolo Jimenez considers him as an ideal replacement for captain Petros Mantalos, who will miss the remainder of 2017-18 season because of cruciate ligament […]