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Latest Sports News in Iran – News and reports from international and domestic athletic competitions across the range of sports, from local stories to tournaments on the world stage.
President Raisi calls for dealing with those behind iran football violence
Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi has ordered authorities to seriously deal with those responsible for mistreatment of female fans of football in the city of Mashhad.
Iran manager warns England ahead of World Cup opener
Iran boss Dragan Skocic has warned Gareth Southgate, English Football Manager: “I know we can beat you.”
Traditional wrestling competitions held in northeastern Iran
The national Ba Chukhe – cuxe – wrestling, held annually in the northeastern Iranian city of Esfarayen, has been held again after a two-year delay due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Symbolic polo game played in Isfahan’s iconic field
Symbolic polo competitions have been held at Naqshe-Jahan, a major square in the central Iranian city of Isfahan to commemorate Nowruz, which marks the beginning of the Persian New Year.
FIFA rejects rumors of banning Iran from 2020 World Cup
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has dismissed rumors on social media that the Iranian soccer team may be banned from the upcoming 2020 World Cup in Qatar.
Iran’s Ali Daei among football legends leading group draw for FIFA World Cup
The final draw for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is to take place on Friday.
Raisi instructs interior minister to probe Mashhad football events
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has instructed Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi to investigate Tuesday’s incidents outside the city of Mashhad’s Imam Reza Stadium that hosted the FIFA World Cup qualifier match between Iran and Lebanon.
Iran defeat Lebanon 2-0 in World Cup qualifiers
Iran defeat Lebanon in the final match of their group in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers in the northwestern Iranian city of Mashhad with goals from Sardar Azmoun and Alireza Jahanbakhsh .
Iranian footballer hurt in birthday party
A member of Iran’s National Soccer Squad is hurt in a birthday party held for him by his teammates.
Tehran derby football match ends in draw
Tehran derby football match between Persepolis and Esteghlal ended in a 1-1 draw on Thursday.
Who is most extensive football manager in Qatar World Cup 2022?
Sports media website Sportal says Hansi Flick manager of Germany’s National Football Team
is the most extensive football manager in Qatar World Cup 2022
Soccer legend Seedorf converts to Islam after marrying Iranian girl
Dutch soccer legend Clarence Seedorf has announced his conversion to Islam after marrying an Iranian girl, expressing joy over joining the followers of the holy religion.
Iranian athletes bag 4 medals in Bulgaria wrestling contests
Iranian wrestlers have won one gold and three bronze medals in Bulgaria’s Danklov and Nikolai Petrov Cup competitions.
Azizi Khadem removed from Iran football federation presidency
Shahaboddin Azizi Khadem has been removed from the presidency of the Islamic Republic of Iran Football Federation.
Iran’s Privatization Org. decides price of two popular football clubs
The head of Iran’s Privatization Organization says the final value of the country’s popular soccer club Persepolis is 3,210 billion Tomans and the cash value of Esteghlal FC is 2,780 billion Tomans.
Meet Iranian teen with Down syndrome who’s a swimming champion
Shahoo Mohammadi is a 15-year-old sports lover who suffers from Down syndrome, but the genetic disorder has not kept him from pursuing his dreams.
Iran’s flag raised in Qatar after winning ticket to 2022 FIFA World Cup
The flag of the Islamic republic of Iran has been flown in Doha, Qatar, which hosts the 2022 FIFA World Cup finals.
Iran wrestlers’ trip to US canceled after Washington refused visas
The trip to the United States by Iran’s National Freestyle Wrestling Team has been canceled due to the host country refusing to issue visas to the athletes.
Beijing Winter Olympics: Iran caravan departs for China
The Iranian national ski team comprising of three athletes, two trainers professional in Alpine skiing and cross-country skiing, left Tehran for Beijing.
Iran invincible in World Cup 2022 qualifiers
Iran’s national football team or Team Melli on Tuesday beat the UAE 1-0 in Tehran’s Azadi Stadium, extending its winning streak in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers.
US refuses to issue visa for Iran Wrestling Chief Alireza Dabir
A spokesman for Iran’s Wrestling Federation has said the US has not issued visas for four people including Alireza Dabir, the president of the federation to attend friendly competitions in the US.
Thieves steal Iranian football manager’s safe
Thieves stole iranian football coach Farhad Majidi’s safe from his house in a northern neighborhood of Tehran.
Afghan girl robotics team secure second place in Intl. competition
Afghanistan’s all-girls robotic team, known as the Afghan Dreamers", came in second place out of 88 countries in the “PCBe the Change” world competition sponsored by Upverter Education, Ardunio and the IPC Education Foundation.
Safdarian wins Iran’s second ever ice climbing gold
Mohammad Safdarian has won the second gold medal ever for Iran in the Ice Climbing World Championships 2022.
Iranian president congratulates Team Melli on qualifying for World Cup finals
In a message to the Iranian people, President Ebrahim Raisi has congratulated Iran’s national football team on its qualifying for the 2022 World Cup.