Soccer-FIFA Urged by Own Rights Body to Give Iran Deadline for Allowing Women into Stadiums
ZURICH, Nov 26 (Reuters) - Global soccer body FIFA has been urged by its own human rights advisory panel to give Iran a deadline for allowing women to watch soccer matches.
In a report published Monday, the...
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-Saudi’s Al Hilal Beats Iran’s Sepahan at Asian Champions League
By Michael Church
HONG KONG, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Talking points from the week in Asian football:
RONALDO CRITICISED FOR APPEARING TO MAKE OBSCENE GESTURE
Cristiano Ronaldo faced a flurry of criticism after appearing to make an obscene gesture following the...
Belgian Manager of Iranian National Football Team Could Resign Over Unpaid Salary
By Hamed Mohammadi
Economic sanctions targeting the Iranian banking system have made it difficult for the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) to pay the salary of Marc Wilmots, the Belgian manager...
Soccer-South Korea to face Iran in World Cup Qualifiers
Sept 27 (Reuters) - English Premier League-based duo Son Heung-min and Hwang Hee-chan have been included in South Korea's squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Syria and Iran.
Paulo Bento's side host the...
Soccer-Iranian World Cup Squad Declines to Sing National Anthem, Backing Protests
By Parisa Hafezi
DUBAI, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Iran's World Cup soccer team declined to sing their national anthem before their opening match against England on Monday after many fans back home accused the squad of siding...
Soccer-China’s Cangzhou Parts Company With Iranian Coach Ghotbi
HONG KONG, Sept 6 (Reuters) - Former Iran coach Afshin Ghotbi has parted company with Chinese Super League (CSL) team Cangzhou Mighty Lions, the club said on social media on Monday.
Ghotbi had led the...
The Festival of Yalda’s Ancient Links to Christmas
By Fred Parvaneh
While Christians all over the world are preparing to celebrate Christmas, Iranians living inside and outside the country are celebrating one of their most ancient festivities: Yalda.
While Christians all over the world are preparing to celebrate Christmas, Iranians living inside and outside the country are celebrating one of their most ancient festivities: Yalda.
Soccer-Zenit Sign ‘Iranian Messi’ Azmoun, Colombia’s Barrios
MOSCOW, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Zenit St Petersburg have signed Iran striker Sardar Azmoun from Rubin Kazan and Colombia midfielder Wilmar Barrios from Boca Juniors, the Russian league leaders said on their website https://en.fc-zenit.ru/news/2019-02-01-serdar-azmun-perekhodit-v-zenit-.htm.
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New robot toy uses ‘emotions’ to interact with people
Combining a bit of movie magic and state-of-the-art technology, a California start-up has unveiled a new type of robot, which is packed with personality.
Meet Cozmo – an adorable toy robot packed with some serious technology.
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