World Cup: Japan Stun Colombia to Earn Historic Win
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - In catching Colombia cold at the Mordovia Arena, Japan earned their first ever win over Los Cafeteros, avenging their 4-1 defeat to the same opponents at Brazil 2014, and picked up three precious points in their bid to advance from Group H.
Iran Basketball Defeats Serbian Teams in Friendlies
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian national basketball team defeated the Serbian clubs in two friendly matches as part of preparation for the 2018 Asian Games.
World Cup: England Kick Off Campaign with Hard-Fought Victory
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - England snatched victory in the dying moments of their opening fixture against Tunisia at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia at the Volgograd Arena.
Zahra Nemati to Represent Iran in Asian Games
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian para archer Zahra Nemati will participate at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Iran Beaten by US in VNL
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s national volleyball team lost its match against the United States in the fourth week of the FIVB Volleyball Men's Nations League (VNL).
Iran Volleyball Coach Deplores FBI Mistreatment of Players at Airport
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s national volleyball team coach Igor Kolakovic slammed US security forces for mistreating the team’s players upon their arrival at a US airport, saying that officers from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) asked the Iranian volleyball players “stupid questions”.
Nike Says Cannot Provide Cleats for Iran due to Sanctions
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Nike responded defiantly on Sunday following criticism over its refusal to provide cleats for the Iran World Cup team due to the threat of the US sanctions.
World Cup: Andres Cunha to Officiate Iran v Spain
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Uruguayan referee Andres Cunha has been chosen to officiate the match between Iran and Spain in Group B of the 2018 World Cup.
Sweden Earns Crucial Win over South Korea with Thanks to VAR
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Sweden has won an opening World Cup game for the first time since 1958 and ended its worrying goal drought with a 1-0 victory over South Korea that was a must-win if it wants to progress from a tricky-looking Group F.
World Cup: Lukaku Double Helps Belgium Break Down Panama
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - A stunning volley from Dries Mertens and a Romelu Lukaku double broke the resistance of a brave Panama side on their World Cup debut as Belgium cruised to a 3-0 win in their opening Group G game in Sochi.
Costa Rica vs Serbia: Aleksandar Kolarov Ccores Stunning Free-Kick
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Aleksandar Kolarov produced a moment of captain's inspiration, curling home a superb free kick as Serbia got their World Cup Group E campaign up and running with a 1-0 victory over Costa Rica on Sunday.
Switzerland Give Neymar Rough Treatment to Frustrate Brazil
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The name on everybody's lips heading into Brazil's World Cup opener against Switzerland on Sunday was an unsurprising one: Neymar.
Iceland Thwart Argentina on World Cup Debut
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The action at Moscow’s Spartak Stadium got off to a thrilling start with the match between FIFA World Cup veterans Argentina and debuntants Iceland.
FIFA World Cup: Peru 0-1 Denmark
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Christian Cueva was reduced to tears half-way through Peru's 1-0 defeat to Denmark after he missed a penalty.
Iran Loses to Serbia in VNL
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran lost to Serbia in a thrilling 3-2 (21-25 25-22 27-25 20-25 15-11) in Volleyball Nations League (VNL) on Sunday.
Difficult to Come Back against Iran: Nikola Grbic
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Serbia volleyball coach says it was not easy to come back against Iran in Volleyball Nations League (VNL).
Igor Kolakovic Unhappy with Defeat against Serbia
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran national volleyball team's coach Igor Kolakovic said that to suffer a narrow defeat to Serbia in Volleyball Nations League (VNL) is very tough.
Nike’s Move against Iran ‘Disrespectful’: Jahanbakhsh
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran's Alireza Jahanbakhsh had strong words for Nike following their team's 1-0 win against Morocco to open the World Cup.
