Soccer – Iran Fight Back to Draw 1-1 With Senegal in World Cup Warm-up
Sept 27 (Reuters) - Iran fought back after conceding an own goal to draw 1-1 with Senegal in a friendly on Tuesday as both World Cup-bound teams concluded their preparations for the tournament in Qatar.
Iran were...
Soccer-Hajsafi Becomes First Iranian Player at World Cup in Qatar to Back Protests at...
By Martin Petty
AL RAYYAN, Qatar, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Defender Ehsan Hajsafi became on Sunday the first member of Iran's national team to speak out from the World Cup in Doha in apparent support of anti-government protests at home, saying...
Motorcycling Across Iran: Lois Pryce Bikes from Tabriz to Shiraz, Condemns Trump Visa Ban
By Susanna Huth
Three years ago, the daredevil British travel writer Lois Pryce set out on what she describes as "one of the most transformative experiences" of her life.
Three years ago, the daredevil British travel writer Lois Pryce set out on what she describes as "one of the most transformative experiences" of her life.
Soccer-Azmoun on Target as Iran and China Advance in Asian Qualifying
By Michael Church
HONG KONG, June 16 (Reuters) - Sardar Azmoun's first half goal earned Iran 1-0 win over Iraq on Tuesday and a spot in the final round of Asia's World Cup preliminaries, as...
Olympics- Iran-Born Yousofi Sends Message for Afghan Women With Paris Performance
By Amy Tennery
PARIS, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Kimia Yousofi finished last in her 100 metres preliminary heat on Friday but sent a message just by stepping on to the track, advocating for women in Afghanistan after...
Soccer-Former Finalists Persepolis Kicked Out of Asian Champions League
By Michael Church
HONG KONG, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Two-time Asian Champions League finalists Persepolis from Iran will not play in the 2022 edition after having their licenses to participate withdrawn, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said...
Soccer-Iran Players Under No Pressure After Refusing to Sing Anthem, Says Taremi
By Shady Amir
Al RAYYAN, Qatar, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Iran striker Mehdi Taremi said the national team were under no pressure after the players refused to sing the national anthem in their first match at the World...
Soccer-Iran’s Foolad Eases Into Next Round
By Michael Church
April 24 (Reuters) - Defending champions Al Hilal salvaged their unbeaten record in this year's Asian Champions League on Saturday when late goals from Muteb Al Mufarrij and Salem Al Dawsari earned the Saudi...
U.S. Soccer Briefly Removed Emblem From Iran Flag to Show Support for Protesters
By Hritika Sharma
AL RAYYAN, Qatar, Nov 27 (Reuters) - The United States Soccer Federation temporarily displayed Iran's national flag on social media without the emblem of the Islamic Republic as a show of solidarity with protesters in Iran ahead...
Soccer-Iran’s Esteghlal to Take On Al-Nassr in Asian Champions League
By Michael Church
HONG KONG, March 2 (Reuters) - Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr side will look to turn around a run of indifferent form against Iran's Esteghlal in Tehran on Monday as the Asian Champions League Elite moves...
