Ali Azim-Araghi
Persepolis held by Zob Ahan
Persepolis football team dropped two points when it was held to a goalless draw by Zob Ahan in Tehran’s Azadi Stadium on Sunday. ... Full story
Estghlal downs 10-man Traktorsazi
Esteghlal football team gained three valuable points in the match against Traktorsazi thanks to two goals from Mojtaba Jabbari on Sunday. ... Full story
Andranik Teymourian sidelined for two months
Esteghlal midfielder Andranik Teymourian faces up to two months on the sidelines through toe injury. ... Full story
We must win our home game, Denizli says
Persepolis coach Mustafa Denizli said that they need three points in the match against Zob Ahan in Iran Professional League (IPL). ... Full story
My mission is to take Iran to World Cup, Queiroz says
Iran football coach Carlos Queiroz said on Friday that he was responsible to take Iran to the 2014 FIFA World Cup. ... Full story
Spain football federation to increase ties with Iran
President of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) Angel Maria Villar said that they are interested in increasing ties with Iran. ... Full story
Iran moves up one place in FIFA ranking
Iran moved up one place in the latest FIFA rankings released on Wednesday. ... Full story
Iran invited to Poland volleyball tourney
Polish Volleyball Federation invited Iran to take part in the 10th annual Hubert Jerzy Wagner's Volleyball Memorial, which will be held in Warsaw from July 21 to 23. ... Full story
Persepolis escapes defeat
Persepolis football team came from two goals down to draw 2-2 against Shahrdari of Tabriz on Monday. ... Full story
Brilliant Mes stuns Esteghlal at Azadi
Struggling Mes Kerman football team defeated Iran Professional League (IPL) leader Esteghlal on Sunday. ... Full story
Alireza Haghighi joins Russia's Rubin Kazan
Perspolis Football Club have agreed the sale of Alireza Haghighi to Russia's Rubin Kazan. ... Full story
Carlos Queiroz confirms Iran-Jordan friendly
Iran football coach Carlos Queiroz confirmed a friendly match between Iran and Jordan in Dubai, the UAE in late February. ... Full story
10-man Persepolis beats Shahin
Struggling Persepolis football team pulled the rabbits out its hat, humiliating Shahin 4-1 here on Wednesday. ... Full story
Esteghlal edges Damash
Iran Professional League (IPL) leader Esteghlal edged past Damash thank to a goal from Goran Jerkovic on Tuesday. ... Full story
Iranian table tennis players qualify for Olympics
Two Iranian table tennis players Noshad Alamian and Neda Shahsavari qualified for the 2012 Olympic Games on Wednesday. ... Full story
Jlloyd Samuel says Esteghlal move is 'something out of the ordinary'
Former Aston Villa defender Jlloyd Samuel says the lure of the Asian market and the continent's Champions League was behind his shock decision to move to Iranian giants Esteghlal. ... Full story
Hazfi Cup final date changed
The date of Iran’s Hazfi Cup final between Esteghlal and Shahin of Bushehr has been changed, head of Iran’s Professional League Organization said. ... Full story
Messi is world's best player, Iranian legend says
FIFA Football Committee member Ali Daei said that Barcelona striker Lionel Messi deserved to win the 2011 FIFA Ballon d'Or. ... Full story
To beat Barcelona is almost impossible, Nekounam says
Osasuna midfielder Javad Nekounam said that beating Barcelona is almost impossible. ... Full story
Jlloyd Samuel joins Esteghlal
Former Bolton defender Jlloyd Samuel has joined Esteghlal football team. ... Full story
Nekounam voted Osasuna's best player
Iranian football player Javad Nekounam has been named the best player of the 2011 for the Spanish football club Osasuna. ... Full story
Mohsen Bayatinia banned for doping
Mes of Kerman striker Mohsen Bayatinia has been banned by Anti-Doping Committee of Iran Football Federation on Saturday. ... Full story
Persepolis woes linger with new coach
Mustafa Denizli suffered a 2-0 defeat at the hands of the lowly-placed Malavan of Bandar Anzali in his first game as the new Persepolis coach in the Iranian Premier League (IPL). ... Full story
Khalatbari joins UAE’s Al Wasl
Iranian footballer Mohammad-Reza Khalatbari joined Al Wasl of the United Arab Emirates until the end of the season on Wednesday. ... Full story
Mes signs Mohsen Khalili
Mes of Kerman completed the signing of Mohsen Khalili on Wednesday for the rest of the season. ... Full story
Grizzlies sign Hamed Haddadi
The Grizzlies signed center Hamed Haddadi, Grizzlies General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations Chris Wallace announced. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. ... Full story