Soccer-Saudi Pro League Clubs to Play in Iran After Travel Ban Lifted
By Michael Church
Sept 4 (Reuters) - Saudi Pro League clubs will travel to Iran to feature in the Asian Champions League after the Asian Football Confederation on Monday said games between teams from the two nations would be...
Iranian Chess Player Who Removed Hijab Gets Spanish Citizenship
MADRID, July 26 (Reuters) - An Iranian chess player who moved to Spain in January after she competed without a hijab and had an arrest warrant issued against her at home has been granted Spanish citizenship, Spain...
Iranian Women Can Watch Men’s Football Games, Head of Federation Says
By Kayhan Life Staff
Iran’s National Security Council has granted permission for women to enter certain football stadiums to watch men's games, according to the head of the Iranian Football Federation.
Iran Football Federation President Mehdi...
Iran’s Rekabi Competes in First Tournament Since Headscarf Controversy
June 9 (Reuters) - Iranian climber Elnaz Rekabi participated in a women's boulder World Cup event in Brixen, Italy on Friday, her first tournament since she competed in an international contest without a headscarf last year.
In...
Soccer – Iran’s Persepolis Wins Sixth Title in Seven Seasons
By Michael Church
HONG KONG, May 22 (Reuters) - Talking points for the week in Asian football:
IRAN'S PERSEPOLIS WIN SIXTH TITLE IN SEVEN SEASONS
Persepolis won the league title in Iran for the sixth time in seven seasons...
Basketball-Iran to Play Defending Champion Spain at FIBA World Cup
April 29 (Reuters) - Defending champions Spain will face Brazil in the group stage of the 2023 FIBA World Cup while five-times winners United States will take on Greece, after the draw was held in Manila...
Soccer-Russia Invited To Play in Central Asian Soccer Tournament With Iran
March 14 (Reuters) - Russia have been invited to compete in the Central Asian Football Association (CAFA) Championship in June, amid speculation over a switch to the Asian confederation (AFC) as the country seeks a return...
Soccer-Ghalenoei Returns To Lead Iran to Asian Cup Finals
March 12 (Reuters) - Amir Ghalenoei has been appointed the new head coach of Iran, the country's football federation announced on Sunday.
The 59-year-old replaces Carlos Queiroz, who led the country to the last three World Cup tournaments...
Soccer-Iran’s Foolad Confirm Head Coach Departure Ahead of Asian Quarterfinal
By Michael Church
Feb 22 (Reuters) - Asian Champions League quarterfinalists Foolad confirmed on Wednesday that Javad Nekounam has quit as the Iranian side's head coach, less than two days before the team is due to face...
