Category: sports
Bam Khatoon qualify for AFC Women’s Champions League 2026/27
TEHRAN – Sara Didar netted twice as Bam Khatoon came from behind to beat Jordan’s Etihad Club 3-1 on Sunday and qualify for the Group Stage of the AFC Women’s Champions League 2026/27.
Nordic nations ‘have lost confidence in Infantino’, demand FIFA reforms
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and the Faroe Islands back calls for Infantino's resignation amid FIFA crisis.
Chelsea preview: Five key talking points for 2026-27 Premier League season
Chelsea have had their worst Premier League run in 30 years. Can new manager Xabi Alonso succeed and is Cole Palmer key?
Iran edged by Belarus in Ufa friendly tournament
TEHRAN – Iran suffered a narrow 3-2 defeat to Belarus (25-21, 22-25, 21-25, 25-23, 7-15) in the Ufa friendly tournament on Saturday.
Iran rout Chinese Taipei at 2026 FIVB U17 World Championship
TEHRAN – Iran defeated Chinese Taipei 3-0 (25-15, 25-21, 25-17) at the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship in Doha, Qatar on Sunday.
Sydney Marathon organisers not running away from ‘unfortunate’ medal error
The medal features the Allianz Arena in Munich, instead of Sydney's Allianz Stadium, as one of the city's landmarks.
Mourinho decries alleged bullying of Vinicius in Real’s win at Espanyol
'Vinicius is no saint, but what they're doing to him was too much,' Mourinho said after Real's first match of La Liga.
Iran come sixth at FIBA U18 Asia Cup 2026
TEHRAN – Iran lost to Japan 88-83 on Sunday to finish sixth at the FIBA U18 Asia Cup 2026.
Shahin Izadyar aims to make his Asian Para Games medal record untouchable
TEHRAN – Iranian para-swimmer Shahin Izadyar, the most decorated Paralympic swimmer in the country’s history, is determined to add to his record haul of 24 Asian Para Games medals at the upcoming Nagoya Games.
Infantino defies FIFA vice president, makes appearance in the Caribbean
FIFA boss turns up at event after CONCACAF chief Montagliani asked him to reconsider amid the body’s governance crisis.