Football

Football legend Pele ‘stable’ after respiratory problems

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – Brazilian football icon Pele is in a “stable” condition following his readmission to an intensive care unit for respiratory problems, days after undergoing surgery for a suspected colon tumour.

Messi breaks Pele's international goal scoring record

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick during FIFA 2022 World Cup qualifiers as Argentina crushed Bolivia and became the top international goalscorer in South American football history.

Former France defender Adams dies after nearly 4-decade coma

TEHRAN, Sep. 06 (MNA) – Former France and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) defender Jean-Pierre Adams died on Monday at the age of 73 after being in a coma since 1982.

French Lyon submit €11m bid for Iranian striker Azmoun

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – French football club Lyon has made an opening €11m bid for Iranian international striker Sardar Azmoun, who is currently plying his trade at Russian Zenit St Petersburg.

Nourollahi set to join UAE's Al-Ahli: report

TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) – Persepolis midfielder Ahmad Nourollahi has reportedly reached an agreement over a two-year contract with the UAE's Shabab Al-Ahli.

Germany legend Gerd Muller dies aged 75

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – Bayern Munich have announced that legendary striker Gerd Muller passed away at the age of 75 during the early hours of Sunday morning.

Messi to arrive in Paris later today to sign contract: report

TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) –Messi has now received a formal contract offer from PSG, some sports media have reported.

Roma miss out on Azmoun as he is set to join Leverkusen

TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – Roma are expected to miss out on Zenit St Petersburg centre-forward Sardar Azmoun, as Bayer Leverkusen are closing on a deal.

Carlos Queiroz linked with Iraq

TEHRAN, Jul. 18 (MNA) – According to reports, former Team Melli head coach Carlos Queiroz has been linked with a move to Iraq to take charge of the country’s national team.

Iran envoy to UAE meets with Italian amb. to discuss ties

TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) – Head of Iran's mission to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) held a meeting with the Italian ambassador to the Persian Gulf Arab country to discuss issues of mutual interest.

Euro 2020 trophy goes to Rome

TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) – Italian national team defeated England in the final of Euro 2021 in penalty shootout to clinch the first major title in 15 years.

2021 Copa America:

Argentina ends 28-year title drought

TEHRAN, Jul. 11 (MNA) – Argentina defeated Brazil 1-0 in the final of 2021 Copa America to win the first title in 28 years.

WHO warns of possible third coronavirus wave in Europe

TEHRAN, Jul. 01 (MNA) – The World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Thursday that crowds at Euro 2020 football stadiums and other public places in host cities are driving the current rise in coronavirus infections in Europe.

One dead, one more injured in shooting in France's Marseille

TEHRAN, Jun. 26 (MNA) – One person has been killed and one more critically injured in a shooting incident during a football match in the southern French city of Marseille, the local media reported.

Daei felicitates Ronaldo over equaling his record

TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) – Iran’s legendary forward Ali Daei congratulated Cristiano Ronaldo after the Portuguese equaled Daei’s goalscoring record in national matches.

Iran finishes runner-up at CAFA junior C’ship

TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – Iran’s women’s U19 football team finished in second place at the CAFA Junior Championship on Thursday.

Road to Qatar 2022:

Cast finalized for third round of Asian qualifiers

TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) – 12 teams have booked their places in the third round of Asian qualifiers for the 2022 Qatar World Cup.

Erikson ‘stable’ in hospital as fans await more news

TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) –  Football fans are awaiting the first updates on Sunday morning on Christian Eriksen's condition following the Danish midfielder's collapse during his country's Euro 2020 opening match.

IFAB changes some rules in football

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – The Board of the International Football Association (IFAB) has published this Tuesday a series of changes made to the rules of the football game.

Palestine flag displayed by Man. Utd's Paul Pogba, Amad

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – French World Cup winner Pogba and Ivorian winger Diallo, both Muslim, displayed the flag in support of Palestine, with around 10,000 fans watching on after coronavirus restrictions were lifted.

UK club removes flag from Iranian footballer's pic on website

TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) – In a surprise move, Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club in the UK Premier League has removed the Iran flag and the name of Iran from the profile of the Iranian forward on their website.

Three Iranian clubs into 2021 ACL Round of 16

TEHRAN, May. 01 (MNA) – Three Iranian clubs Persepolis, Esteghlal, and Tractor advanced to the 2021 AFC Champions League Round of 16.