Football

At least 6 dead after Stadium crush unfolds in Cameroon

TEHRAN, Jan. 25 (MNA) – At least six people died following a stadium crush in Cameroon’s capital city of Yaounde on Monday.
2022-01-25 09:47
VIDEO: Taremi scores as Porto beats Belenenses

TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) – Porto football team gained a 4-1 over Belenenses in the Primeira Liga as the Iranian striker of the Porto Mehdi Taremi scored its third goal in the 60th minute.
2022-01-17 10:15
VIDEO: Taremi scores as Porto beats Estori in a 3-2 comeback

TEHRAN, Jan. 09 (MNA) – Porto won 3-2 against Estoril, remaining undefeated, opening distance in the leadership of the Primeira Liga. Iranian forward Mehdi Taremi notched Porto's first goal at the start of the second half.
2022-01-09 13:00
Lionel Messi tests positive for COVID-19

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – Lionel Messi has been tested positive for COVID-19, the Paris Saint-Germain club announced on Sunday.
2022-01-02 16:55
By: Mohammad Reza Abbasi

Esteghlal earn hard-fought win over Navad Urmia

TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) – Esteghlal football team earned a hard-fought win over second-tier Navad Urmia in Iran’s Hazfi Cup Round of 32 in the penalty shootout on Sunday.
2021-12-20 11:50
Brazil football legend Pele back in hospital for colon tumour

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – Brazilian football legend Pele has been hospitalised for treatment of a previously identified colon tumour, his doctors said, in the latest health problem for the 81-year-old icon.
2021-12-09 13:20
VIDEO: Jahanbakhsh scores as Feyenoord beats Fortuna Sittard

TEHRAN, Dec. 6 (MNA) – Feyenoord has returned to second place in the Eredivisie with a smooth victory over Fortuna Sittard (5-0). In the final phase, substitute Alireza Jahanbakhsh made the fifth of Feyenoord.
2021-12-06 11:15
Iran to face Syria Tue. in FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – National Iranian men's football team known as the Team Melli will take on Syria on Tuesday at King Abdullah II on Matchday Six of the AFC Asian Qualifiers.
2021-11-15 18:00
Gelareh Nazemi nominated for IFFHS Women's World Best Referee

TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) – According to the International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS), Iranian female referee Gelareh Nazemi has been nominated for IFFHS Women's World Best Referee.
2021-11-08 17:00
Barcelona appoints club legend Xavi as head coach

TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) – Futbol Club Barcelona have named former midfielder and captain Xavi Hernandez as head coach on a contract until 2024, following the sacking of Ronald Koeman.
2021-11-06 11:40
Barcelona’s Sergio Aguero taken to hospital with chest pains

TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) – Barcelona striker Sergio Aguero has been taken to hospital after he suffered chest pain and complained about feeling dizzy during his side’s 1-1 La Liga draw with Alaves on Saturday.
2021-10-31 16:00
VIDEO: Stunning goal by Ghoddos for Brentford vs Burnley

TEHRAN, Oct. 30 (MNA) – Iranian professional soccer player Saman Ghoddos displayed a spectacular scissor kick to score Brentford's first goal of the day against Burnley in the British Premier League on Saturday.
2021-10-30 20:16
VIDEO: Sayyadmanesh's goal against PFC CSKA Sofia

TEHRAN, Oct. 29 (MNA) –Allahyar Sayyadmanesh's goal against PFC CSKA Sofia was selected as best goal of the week of UEFA Europa League. He is an Iranian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Ukrainian Premier League club Zorya Luhansk.
2021-10-29 15:25
1,000 fans can be in stadium to see Iran-South Korea match

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Only 1,000 football fans will be allowed into Tehran Azadi Stadium to see the Iran-South Korea qualifying match on October 12 amid the Covid-19 pandemic contrary to last week's reports that said 10,000 would be allowed in.
2021-09-29 22:00
VIDEO: Iran's Taremi scores exceptional 40m goal for FC Porto

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Iranian Porto striker Mehdi Taremi stood out on Friday with a superb goal against Gil Vincente, a strike from more than 40 meters to deceive the slightly advanced opposing goalkeeper.
2021-09-25 11:25
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.
2021-09-18 16:20
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.
2021-09-10 12:40
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.
2021-09-06 20:00
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.
2021-08-26 14:30
VIDEO: Marseille's Payet throws bottle back to supporters

TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (MNA) – French football fans storm field in Nice vs Marseille game after Dimitri Payet hit by a bottle and threw the bottle back to supporters.
2021-08-23 11:19
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.
2021-08-17 12:00
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.
2021-08-15 16:50
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.
2021-08-10 15:38
VIDEO: Lionel Messi in tears

TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) – Lionel Messi was in tears as he bade farewell to FC Barcelona - but said he has not yet decided on his future. "I'm so grateful for the love people have shown me these years," he told a news conference.
2021-08-08 15:25
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.
2021-07-27 11:20
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.
2021-07-18 13:45
VIDEO: Top goals of Euro 2020

TEHRAN, Jul. 14 (MNA) – The video shows the top goals scored during Euro 2020. The important tournament ended with Italy championship after winning England 3-2 in the final on penalty shootouts.
2021-07-14 22:44
VIDEO: Highlights of England-Italy match in Wembley Stadium

TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) – Italy took on England in the final of Euro 2020 in Wembley Stadium.
2021-07-12 20:29
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.
2021-07-12 17:30
VIDEO: English fans attack Italians

TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) – English fans attacked Italians after England lost to Italy in the EURO 2020 final in penalties.
2021-07-12 15:24