Category: sports
Three friendly matches on agenda for Team Melli
TEHRAN – Iran’s Football Federation is working to arrange three friendly matches for Team Melli during the upcoming FIFA international window as preparations continue for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.
Lionel Messi’s father dies aged 68 after a long illness
Jorge Messi died at a medical clinic in the Argentinian city of Rosario, according to his family.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino denies claims UEFA paid off alleged lover
However, UEFA says a 'departure payment' was made to a female employee when Infantino was the body's general-secretary.
Thievy Bifouma to remain in Persepolis
TEHRAN – Persepolis head coach Mehdi Tartar has made his final decision on Congolese winger Thievy Bifouma, opting to keep the forward at the club less than 10 days before the start of the Persian Gulf Pro League season.
Atletico Madrid will not sell Alvarez amid Barcelona interest, says Simeone
Last month, Atletico filed a complaint to FIFA over Barcelona allegedly tapping up the 26-year-old forward.
Arsenal complete signing of Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes
Brazil international signed on a four-year contract with further one-year option for reported fee of about $101m.
Iran volleyball coach Piazza arrives in Tehran
TEHRAN – Italian head coach of the Iran men’s national volleyball team, Roberto Piazza, arrived in Tehran Friday night to oversee preparations for the upcoming 2026 Asian Men’s Volleyball Championship.
Fiji rugby player dies in Japan of suspected heatstroke as high of 35C hit
Saimoni Vunilagi was hospitalised with symptoms of heatstroke after rugby team training on Monday, but died on Friday.
Newcastle say they “didn’t want to sell” Guimaraes, as Arsenal move looms
Bruno Guimaraes looks set to move to Premier League champions Arsenal, but Newcastle say they did not want to sell.
Iran handball team set for Serbia camp ahead of Asian Games
TEHRAN – Iran’s men’s national handball team will travel to Serbia after completing three preparation camps to play five friendly matches as part of their final technical assessment ahead of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.