Iran Banishes Women From Tehran Football Match Attended by FIFA Chief
VOA —Iran has blocked several dozen women from attending a major Tehran football match witnessed by the head of FIFA,…
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FIFA Boss Says Saudi-Iran Spat Should Keep Out Of Football
AFP - FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Thursday that a two-year diplomatic rift between Saudi Arabia and Iran should…
Women Spectators Arrested For Attending Football Match In Tehran’s Azadi Stadium
Iran-HRM - Two women who were attempting to enter the Azadi Stadium to watch 86th Tehran Derby were arrested on…
Iranian Wrestling Federation President Says Iranian Athletes Should Compete Against Israelis
RFL/RE - The president of the Iranian Wrestling Federation, Rasoul Khadem, says authorities should reverse their policy of not allowing…
‘Freedom’ For A Day: Women In Stands Score Big Sporting Victory In Iran
RFL/RE - "Opening doors to women." "Women's three-pointer." "Women have rights." These are just a small sample of the jubilant…
Iran beats Australia to finish third at 2018 Men’s Indoor Hockey World Cup
PayvandNews - The Iran men's national field hockey team has defeated the Australian squad at the 2018 Men's Indoor Hockey World…
Iranian women steadfast in campaign to attend soccer matches
Al-Monitor - was in the Italian city of Milan on April 15, 2015, when I decided to attend the local soccer match at…
It’s Not For You: Smartphone Ban For N. Korea, Iran Olympians
RFL/RE - North Korean and Iranian athletes at the Winter Olympics will not receive high-end smartphones being handed out to…
Persian Beach Soccer Cup: Iran defeats Spain in to reclaim title
PayvandNews - Iran national beach soccer team defended their Persian Cup title on Monday. Team Melli defeated Spain 4-2 in…
Persian Beach Soccer Cup will be a high-level event: Coach Marco Octavio
PayvandNews - Iran national beach soccer team head coach Marco Octavio says the Persian Cup will be a high-level tournament…