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Skocic names Iran squad for World Cup qualifiers

Monday, 24 May 2021 22:01 Tehran Times

TEHRAN – Dragan Skocic has named his 26-man team for the 2022 World Cup qualification in Bahrain....

Para taekwondo athlete Shahab earns spot in Paralympics

Sunday, 23 May 2021 15:23 Tehran Times

TEHRAN – Iranian Para taekwondo athlete Rayehe Shahab earned her spot at the 2020 Paralympic Games....

A decade after legendary Nasser Hajazi’s death

Saturday, 22 May 2021 22:02 Tehran Times

TEHRAN – 10 years ago today, Iran and Esteghlal legendary goalkeeper Nasser Hejazi left us. Iran’s football has not forgotten him as a person who made the nation proud in...

Iran football’s punishments not in accordance with law

Friday, 21 May 2021 22:01 Tehran Times

TEHRAN - The Disciplinary Committee of the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) announced punishments for three players and one coach for infractio...

Australia v Iran referee Sandor Puhl dies

Thursday, 20 May 2021 20:08 Tehran Times

TEHRAN – Hungarian referee Sandor Puhl died at the age of 65, the Hungarian Football Association (MLSZ) said on Thursday....

Esteghlal, Foolad advance to Iran’s Hazfi Cup quarters

Wednesday, 19 May 2021 21:32 Tehran Times

TEHRAN – Esteghlal and Foolad football teams booked their place in the quarterfinals round of Iran’s Hazfi Cup, while Tractor were knocked out of the competition....

Persepolis into Iran’s Hazfi Cup quarterfinals

Tuesday, 18 May 2021 21:05 Tehran Times

TEHRAN – Persepolis football team eased past Second Division Shahin Bandar Ameri 4-1 in Iran’s Hazfi Cup quarterfinals....

Iran football needs VAR as well as cultural improvement

Monday, 17 May 2021 16:16 Tehran Times

TEHRAN - The lack of modern technology in Iranian football has become evident after some dubious decisions in recent weeks of the Iran Professional League (IPL)....

Sepahan move top of IPL table

Sunday, 16 May 2021 20:12 Tehran Times

TEHRAN - Sepahan football team came from behind to beat visiting team Mes Rafsanjan 4-1 in Matchday 23 of Iran professional League (IPL) on Sunday....

Esteghlal almost out of IPL title race

Saturday, 15 May 2021 16:14 Tehran Times

TEHRAN - Esteghlal’s hopes of winning the Iran Professional League (IPL) took another hit on Friday as they suffered a 1-0 defeat against Persepolis in Tehran derby....