Iranian international midfielder Masoud Shojaei has been linked with a move to Greek side AEK, according to the Greek media reports. The 33-year-old midfielder joined Panionios in July 2016 and scored four goals in his first season in the team. Now, AEK Athens are interested in signing the player during the January transfer window. Shojaei […]

Persepolis coach Branko Ivankovic says that they will fight until the last second against Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal in the second leg of the AFC Champions League semi-final. The Iranian giant suffered a disappointing 4-0 defeat against Al Hilal last month and now face an uphill task in return match. “First of all, we are […]

TEHRAN– Iran’s amateur bodybuilding squad has so far scooped six colorful medals at the 2017 Amateur Olympia underway in Mumbai. India in playing host to Amateur Olympia series for the first time ever. On the opening day of the sportive event, Iran’s Classic Bodybuilding outfit, comprising eight members, collected six medals, including two gold, two […]

TEHRAN – Iran will kick off the seventh edition of the Beach Soccer Intercontinental Cup with a match against Paraguay. The Iranian team will meet the South American team on October 31 at the Marasi Business Bay in Dubai, the UAE. Iran has been drawn in Group B along with powerhouse Russia, Mexico and Paraguay. […]

TEHRAN – Despite having won all three of their games, Iran U-17 coach Abbas Chamanian says that there are still a lot of good teams in the competition. Iran qualified for the FIFA U-17 World Cup Round of 16 with three wins over Guinea, Germany and Costa Rica. Chamanian’s boys will face Mexico or Chile […]

Iran defeated Costa Rica 3-0 in Group C of the FIFA U-17 World Cup at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa, on Friday. Mohammad Ghobeishavi opened the scoring in the 25th minute from the penalty spot and Taha Shariati extended Iran’s lead four minutes later from the spot again. With three minutes remaining, Mohammad Sardari […]

Esteghlal football team were held to a 0-0 draw by Foolad in Iran Professional League (IPL) on Friday. It was the Blues’ first match under the guidance of German coach Winfried Schaefer. The Iranian popular team failed to create scoring chances as the team have one just two matches in their nine previous matches. Esteghlal […]

Iran national football team will face African nation Togo in a friendly match in Tehran on October 5. The match was originally scheduled for Sept. 29 in Russia but the Togo players cannot travel to the country because of the visa problems.   Team Melii will also play Russia five days later in St. Petersburg. […]

Esteghlal earned their second victory in eight matches in the Iran Professional League (IPL) on Tuesday. The Iranian popular football team defeated Sepidrood 2-1 in Rasht’s Shahid Azodi Stadium. Jaber Ansari gave the visiting team a lead in the 52nd minute. Dariush Shojaeian extended Esteghlal’s lead in the 68th minute. With four minutes remaining, Hossein […]

Esteghlal football team were held to a 0-0 draw by Foolad in Iran Professional League (IPL) on Friday. It was the Blues’ first match under the guidance of German coach Winfried Schaefer. The Iranian popular team failed to create scoring chances as the team have one just two matches in their nine previous matches. Esteghlal […]