International Sports Press Body Halfheartedly Condemns Jailing Iranian Journalists
Iranwire - The International Sports Press Association (AIPS) has condemned the sentencing of two Iranian journalists to a total of 25 years…
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Saudi-Iran soccer match canceled over Qasem Soleimani statue row
Al-Monitor - A Saudi soccer team refused to play an Iranian squad on Monday, reportedly due to a statue on…
FIFA Head Had “Great” Meeting with Iran’s Raisi in New York
Iranwire - FIFA President Gianni Infantino says “it was great to meet” with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in New York,…
Football Fans Beaten in Tehran amid Ronaldo-Mania
Iranwire - Iranian security forces have both verbally and physically assaulted football fans who had gathered peacefully near the Tehran…
Kickboxer Arrested in Saqqez ahead of Mahsa Anniversary
Iranwire - - The Islamic Republic's security forces have violently arrested another athlete in the hometown of Mahsa Amini amid…
Head of Saqqez Football Board Arrested
Iranwire - The Iranian security forces have arrested the head of the city football board in Saqqez, IranWire has learned.…
Saudi Pro League Clubs to Play in Iran after Years-Long Hiatus
Iranwire - Saudi Pro League clubs will travel to Iran to feature in the Asian Champions League after the Asian…
Iran’s Regime Grapples With Female Athletes And Hijab Dilemma
iranintl - Iran’s regime has always pressured female athletes to abide by strict hijab rules during international games, but many…
Football Coach on Trial for Sexually Abusing Teenage Boys
Iranwire - A 40-year-old football coach in Tehran is on trial for sexually abusing nine teenage boys, local media reported. …
Farzin Marofi: Killed for Celebrating National Football Team’s Loss
Iranwire - One of the rare occurrences of civil expression during last year’s nationwide protests in Iran was the jubilation…