The 'beautiful game' turned ugly as soon as Iran-Russia kicked off
DANIEL MATTHEWS: Writers for TASS, Russia's state-owned news agency, had struggled to make up their mind. They referred to Thursday's meeting with...
How many goals has Cristiano Ronaldo scored for Portugal?
Ronaldo is a legend of the game (Picture: Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)Cristiano Ronaldo may be approaching the final chapter of his...
Russia make their return to international football in Iran amid Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine
Russia have made their return to international football by playing a friendly against Iran in Tehran with the nation banned from the Euro 2024...
USA vs. Grenada, Concacaf Nations League: What to watch for
Photo by Etsuo Hara/Getty ImagesThe team looks to take control of the group. The United States Men’s National Team begin its final round of the...
Russia will face Iran in first match outside of old Soviet Union borders since UEFA expulsion
MATT BARLOW: The Russians, banned by UEFA from competing in Euro 2024, are set for the friendly in the Iranian capital before facing Iraq at home,...
Mirjajili dedicates phenomenal win to Iranian fans
Pattaya: Goalkeeper Seyedmahdi Mirjajili dedicated Islamic Republic’s 10-0 AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 quarter-final win against...
Q-final: IR Iran power past Bahrain
Pattaya: Islamic Republic of Iran produced a sparkling display to defeat Bahrain 10-0 in their AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023...
Preview - QF: IR Iran v Bahrain
Pattaya: Islamic Republic of Iran are brimming with confidence as they head into their quarter-final tie with Bahrain at the AFC Beach Soccer Asian...
Group B: IR Iran eye title, UAE seek improvement
Pattaya: Islamic Republic of Iran, who racked up big wins in their AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 matches en route to topping Group B,...
Group B: UAE 2-7 IR Iran
Pattaya: Islamic Republic of Iran were simply unstoppable as they defeated United Arab Emirates 7-2 to top Group B of the AFC Beach Soccer Asian...
Group B: IR Iran, UAE set to battle for top spot
Pattaya: Islamic Republic of Iran and United Arab Emirates will face off on Monday for the Group B top spot after booking their places in the AFC...
Group B: Uzbekistan 2-11 IR Iran
Pattaya: Islamic Republic of Iran all but made sure of their place in the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 knockout stage after defeating...
IR Iran, UAE lay early markers on title aspirations
Pattaya: Islamic Republic of Iran and United Arab Emirates kicked off their AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 Group B campaigns with...
Group B: IR Iran 14-5 Malaysia
Pattaya: Islamic Republic of Iran cruised to a 14-5 win over Malaysia in their opening AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 Group B match on...
Preview - Group B: IR Iran v Malaysia; UAE v Uzbekistan
Pattaya: Islamic Republic of Iran, Malaysia, United Arab Emirates and Uzbekistan will tread warily in Group B of the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™...
Harambee Stars to face Iran in an international friendly
Otieno said the friendly will be the ideal chance for them to freshen up after getting rusty from inactivity.
Russia invited to play in Asian football tournament amid Uefa and Fifa bans
Central Asian Football Association opens door to June games
Tajikistan, Afghanistan and Iran among nations participating
Russia have been invited...
Matt Chapman’s Cheltenham Festival tips: I’m all over this Nicky Henderson runner who’s been nigh-on faultless
IS he better than legendary hurdler Istabraq?
Is he superior to Night Nurse? Different gravy to Monksfield? A league apart from Persian War?...
Urgent security warning as five MORE Iranian death squad plots to kill Brits are rumbled in just four months
AN urgent security warning has been issued after five Iranian “death squad” plots to kill Brits have been rumbled in just four months.
The UK...
Central and South Asia Wrap: Sepahan show resilience; Bengaluru in final after Mumbai City win
Tehran: Sepahan earned a dramatic win over Persepolis in the Iran Pro League, while Navbahor lead the early Uzbekistan Super League standings...
Ghalenoei named IR Iran head coach
Tehran: The Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) on Sunday named Iranian Amir Ghalenoei as head coach of the national team for a...
Mohammed revels in repeating Iraq success
Tashkent: Iraq head coach Emad Mohammed compared his joy with reaching the FIFA U20 World Cup Indonesia 2023 with the feeling he experienced when...
This is the best goal of my career, says Iraq’s Jasim
Tashkent: Iraq winger Ali Jasim described his winning goal in added time of the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 quarter-finals against Islamic...
Q-final: Jasim strikes late as Iraq edge IR Iran
Tashkent: Iraq became the first team to book their place in the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 semi-finals with a late 1-0 victory against...
Kor relishing Iraq test, Qasim hopes to lead by example
Tashkent: Islamic Republic of Iran defender Milad Kor is relishing the opportunity to face neighbours Iraq in what he described as a special match...
Preview - QF: IR Iran v Iraq
Tashkent: Iraq head coach Emad Mohammed and his Iranian counterpart Abdolsamad Marfavi spoke of mutual respect for the footballing traditions of...
Aaron Ramsey gives Wales huge Euro 2024 boost with midfielder set to return from hamstring injury for Croatia clash
AARON RAMSEY has given Wales a huge Euro 2024 boost with positive news about his hamstring injury.
SunSport understands the Nice midfielder is...
Group B: IR Iran advance at Vietnam’s expense
Fergana: Islamic Republic of Iran defeated Vietnam 3-1 to finish top in Group B of the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 at the Istiqlol Stadium...
Central and South Asia Wrap: Persepolis hot on Sepahan’s heel; Navbahor and Neftchi Fergana in front
Tehran: Persepolis kept pace with leaders Sepahan in the Iran Pro League, while the Uzbekistan Pro League kicked off its new season with Navbahor...
Preview - Group B: Qatar v Australia
Fergana: Australia coach Trevor Morgan is confident his Young Socceroos can build on their win over IR Iran when they take on Qatar at JAR Stadium...
Preview - Group B: Vietnam v IR Iran
Fergana: Abdolsamad Marfavi believes Islamic Republic of Iran can overcome a buoyant Vietnam when they meet in Group B of the AFC U20 Asian Cup™...
Rawlins confident of Australia's knockout stage chances
Fergana: Australia captain Joshua Rawlins is confident Australia can reach the quarter-finals of the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbeksitan 2023 following...
Hoang expects a fully focused Vietnam for IR Iran tie
Fergana: Head coach Hoang Anh Tuan wants Vietnam to switch their attention to Islamic Republic of Iran following their 2-1 win over Qatar in Group...
Morgan pleased with Australia’s response, IR Iran's Marfavi left disappointed
Fergana: Head coach Trevor Morgan expressed his delight over Australia’s 3-2 victory over Islamic Republic of Iran in their AFC U20 Asian Cup™...
US billionaire Jahm Najafi is 'eyeing a potential takeover for Everton rather than Tottenham'
The Iranian-born businessman had been connected with Spurs, with Najafi thought to be preparing a £3bn take over of Tottenham - but now looks to be...
Billionaire Jahm Najafi to target Everton takeover after meeting Daniel Levy for first time
US BILLIONAIRE Jahm Najafi is targeting Everton as a takeover target — despite meeting Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy.
Najafi, who is an owner of...
Group B: Australia beat IR Iran to get back on track
Fergana: Australia held off a late fightback from Islamic Republic of Iran to win 3-2, reviving their hopes of advancing from Group B of the AFC...
Tottenham board fume at FA Cup exit with Harry Kane benched despite Levy and co expecting a proper go at winning trophy
TOTTENHAM'S board are fuming at the team's limp FA Cup exit on Wednesday.
Spurs crashed out to Championship side Sheffield United, who were...
Football chiefs reveal shock new law to clamp down on ‘s***housery’ – with rule coming into effect THIS SUMMER
FOOTBALL chiefs will today confirm a new law to ban Emi Martinez-style shoot-out antics.
The game's law-making body, the International FA Board,...
Preview - Group B: IR Iran v Australia
Fergana: Head coach Trevor Morgan is hoping his Australian side will turn the corner when they face Islamic Republic of Iran in Group B’s Matchday...
Torabi: Teamwork helped IR Iran defeat Qatar
Fergana: Mohammadreza Torabi credited team spirit for Islamic Republic of Iran’s 1-0 victory over Qatar in Group B of the AFC U20 Asian Cup™...
Group B: IR Iran secure vital win against Qatar
Fergana: Mohammad Hazbavi’s second half penalty secured Islamic Republic of Iran a 1-0 win over Qatar in their AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023...
Spurs receive genuine takeover interest as equity group kickstarts ownership campaign - report
Private equity group MSP Sports Capital have reportedly kickstarted their Tottenham Hotspur takeover ‘campaign’ as a report shares their ‘genuine’...
Exciting: Report hints at Tottenham takeover developments behind-scenes
MSP Sports Capital is reportedly working behind the scenes on a potential takeover of Tottenham Hotspur. Iranian-American billionaire Jahm Najafi,...
F1 are failing to tackle Gulf’s sportswashing and holding 2023 season opener in Bahrain is not helping situation
THIS year's Formula One season kicks off on Sunday in Bahrain, a venue that polarises opinion as the opening race for such a global...
Preview - Group B: Qatar v IR Iran
Fergana: Islamic Republic of Iran and Qatar are ready to unleash their next generation of talent when they face off in Group B of the AFC U20 Asian...
'It will be for...' - Pundit drops big Levy sale claim at Tottenham 'if it happens'
Pundit Frank McAvennie has suggested that current Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy would still want to be a significant part of the club even...
I was a Chelsea youth team star but gave it up for Olympics.. I nearly came back to football after shock transfer offer
TEAM GB star Adam Gemili nearly quit athletics to return to playing football having played on Chelsea’s books as a kid.
Gemili has competed at the...
Exclusive: Critical Everton takeover update as New York group's stance revealed
MSP Sports Capital remain interested in Everton despite their simultaneous overtures towards Tottenham, Football Insider has learned. The private...
Jurgen Klinsmann returns to management by taking shock South Korea job as Tottenham hero completes dugout comeback
JURGEN KLINSMANN has returned to football by being named the new coach of South Korea.
The former Germany, Bayern Munich, Inter Milan and Spurs...
Tottenham takeover: Pundit 'sure' of '£3billion' sale as 'big' Levy claim made
Frank McAvennie has claimed Daniel Levy will still want to be a “big part” of Tottenham even if it is sold to new owners. Speaking exclusively to...
'Spurs have certainly...' - Alasdair Gold makes promising THFC financial claim with talks 'held'
Tottenham Hotspur have held investment ‘discussions’ with interested parties, and a possible windfall ‘could yet happen’ to boost the club. The...
Journalist predicts how much Joe Lewis will value Tottenham at right now
CBS Sports reporter Ben Jacobs has suggested that Tottenham’s owners will believe that the club can fetch £1.5 billion more than Chelsea did, given...
"It's a fine line" - Insider drops intriguing Tottenham transfer verdict
Tottenham Hotspur fans will be thinking of what could be if the north London club is to be takeover in the coming months amid recent reports. Are...
Bidders are all thinking the same thing about Lewis and Levy after Spurs takeover talks - report
Prospective bidders are all thinking the same thing about chairman Daniel Levy and owner Joe Lewis after Tottenham takeover ‘talks’. The Lowdown:...
Inter Milan vs Porto: Match Preview
Photo by Marcio Machado/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty ImagesThe Nerazzurri vs the Dragons at the Meazza Inter’s Champions League journey is almost...
Report: Qatari group could still bid for Tottenham despite Man Utd development
The Times have revealed that Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) could still push ahead with a takeover bid for Tottenham Hotspur despite Sheikh Jassim...
'We are talking...' - Tottenham expert issues takeover claim after source's reveal in last hours
Alan Hutton has suggested Daniel Levy and Joe Lewis could be convinced of a full takeover of Tottenham “if the price is right”. But, speaking...
Former Rangers striker Jermain Defoe returns from Valentine’s Day Dubai trip with new lover – after ‘cheating on wife’
JERMAIN DEFOE has returned from a Valentine’s Day holiday in Dubai with his new lover, after he allegedly cheated on his estranged wife.
The...
'Huge' - Tottenham could agree £3.3bn takeover price as US document reveals all
The takeover value of Tottenham could soar to £3.3billion if they show would-be investors their capacity to further exploit the US commercial...
Jermain Defoe returns from Valentine’s Day holiday in Dubai with new lover – after ‘cheating on estranged wife’
Jermain Defoe has returned from a Valentine’s Day holiday in Dubai with his new lover, after he allegedly cheated on his estranged wife.
Defoe,...
Report: What billionaires are thinking about Daniel Levy after leaving meetings with him to buy Tottenham
The Evening Standard reports that potential billionaire bidders believe that Daniel Levy and Joe Lewis are yet to decide whether they want to sell...
Central & South Asia Wrap: Sepahan break clear at the top; Perfect 10 for Bashundhara Kings
Tehran: Sepahan edged Zobahan 2-1 to move three points ahead of Persepolis at the top of the Islamic Republic of Iran Pro League.
Ben Jacobs reveals Tottenham takeover "position" amid rumours
Journalist Ben Jacobs has claimed that no bid has come in yet from businessman Jahm Najafi to acquire ownership of Tottenham Hotspur. What’s the...
Qatar STILL interested in Tottenham despite £5bn takeover bid for Man Utd – but investment depends on Joe Lewis and Levy
QATAR remain interested in buying a share in Tottenham Hotspur, despite Sheikh Jassim’s Manchester United bid.
Qatari Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al...
Ex-Premier League club owner predicts price ENIC and Levy would sell Spurs for
Simon Jordan has claimed that the reported takeover bid by Iranian-American billionaire Jahm Najafi is around £1 billion short of what Daniel Levy...
“People inside Spurs…” - Alasdair Gold drops intriguing takeover claim involving Daniel Levy
Tottenham Hotspur are receiving interest from the Iranian billionaire Jahm Najafi over a potential takeover of the north London club but there’s an...
Report: Who is Jahm Najafi? The man who allegedly wants to buy Tottenham
Amidst reports of Jahm Najafi’s potential takeover bid for Tottenham, The Daily Mail have now provided a detailed explanation of the...
'My understanding' - Sky journalist shares Tottenham takeover update for supporters
Sky Sports journalist Kaveh Solhekol has shared what he’s heard on a proposed Tottenham takeover amid rumours of an imminent bid. The Lowdown:...
Football news LIVE: Manchester United takeover deadline approaches, Rashford and Ten Hag react to Barcelona draw, Premier League build-up
talkSPORT.com has you covered with all the latest Premier League news, gossip and views in our dedicated football live blog.
The top-flight returns...
'This is the beginning of something' - TalkSport man drops 'compelling' takeover claim at Spurs
Simon Jordan has revealed he’s been told about that £3bn wouldn’t get potential new owners anywhere near Tottenham Hotspur’s apparent valuation....
'Daniel Levy has' - CBS journalist shares Spurs financial news with 'talks' held
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has held ‘exploratory talks’ with QSI over minority investment in Spurs, according to reporter Ben Jacobs. The...
What is MSP Sports Capital? Jahm Najafi net worth as Tottenham takeover considered
Tottenham have been linked with a takeover by Iranian-American businessman Jahm Najafi in recent days and here is everything that supporters need...
“What I understand” - Alasdair Gold shares Spurs takeover claim from “those around Joe Lewis”
Tottenham Hotspur are receiving genuine interest from the Iranian billionaire Jahm Najafi, however, Joe Lewis has a much higher valuation for the...
‘It wouldn’t get them in the side door’ – Simon Jordan provides update on Tottenham takeover as consortium prepare to launch £3bn offer
Simon Jordan insists any interested parties will need up their offer if ENIC are to part ways with Tottenham Hotspur.
A consortium led by...
Antonio Conte ‘will QUIT Tottenham in the summer with Mauricio Pochettino finally returning as manager'
ANTONIO CONTE is set to “leave” his position as Tottenham head coach at the end of the season.
And his incoming replacement will be none other...
Antonio Conte ‘will QUIT Tottenham in the summer with Mauricio Pochettino finally returning as manager’
ANTONIO CONTE is set to “leave” his position as Tottenham head coach at the end of the season.
And his incoming replacement will be none other...
Every Premier League club’s value revealed as greedy Man Utd and Spurs owners demand MORE than their worth for takeover
EVERY Premier League’s club value has been revealed – as two of the league’s major clubs potentially prepare for takeovers.
The deadline for...
Tottenham yet to receive takeover bid amid reports of £3.1billion offer
Tottenham insist they have received no approach from billionaire Jahm Najafi following a report claiming the Iranian-American is set to bid...
Ederson tried to get in Arsenal star Bukayo Saka’s head before penalty but Simon Jordan wonders if Man City goalkeeper should have been sent off for challenge
Ederson was outraged to see Arsenal awarded a penalty, but it could’ve been much worse for the Manchester City goalkeeper.
After Kevin De Bruyne...
Thursday Toffee Bites | Everton investment worries, team news for Leeds, Dia and Noa Lang links
Photo by Tony McArdle/Everton FC via Getty ImagesRecapping all the Everton FC news from yesterday Your daily dose of Everton news and...
Football news LIVE: Man City go top, Mikel Arteta still confident of Arsenal title charge, Chelsea lose first leg to Borussia Dortmund, Barcelona vs Manchester United build-up
talkSPORT.com has you covered with all the latest Premier League news, gossip and views in our dedicated football live blog.
We have a new leader...
Tottenham could have new dazzling XI if billionaire Iranian-American magnate buys club
Tottenham are the subject of billionaire interest.
Daniel Levy slaps £3.5bn price tag on Spurs amid takeover talk
Tottenham Hotspur insist they have not received an approach from Iranian-American billionaire Jahm Najafi, who is reported to be lining up a £3.1...
Chelsea likened to Graham Potter’s Brighton side by Jason Cundy, who tells Todd Boehly to sign new striker as stats reveal Blues’ goalscoring problems
Jason Cundy was every Chelsea fan having been left dumbfounded as to how the Blues didn’t manage to score against Borussia Dortmund.
Chelsea fell...
Erling Haaland does Marcus Rashford celebration and Jack Grealish scores key goal as Man City go above Arsenal in Premier League with win
Jack Grealish and Erling Haaland gave Manchester City a huge title boost with a 3-1 win in their top-of-the-table clash at Arsenal.
The £100million...
Ederson tried to get into Arsenal star Bukayo Saka’s head before penalty as Simon Jordan suggests Man City goalkeeper should’ve been sent off for challenge
Ederson was outraged to see Arsenal get a penalty, but Simon Jordan believes it could’ve been much worse for the Manchester City goalkeeper.
After...
Zlatan Ibrahimovic plays up front with 16-year-old son Maximilian in AC Milan training game and posts heart-warming footage of father-son duo linking up
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has a new strike partner whom he knows better than any other – his son Maximilian.
The 41-year-old Milan striker has likely...
Takehiro Tomiyasu error leads to Kevin De Bruyne wonder goal after Mikel Arteta drops Ben White to Arsenal bench during crucial clash against Man City
Arsenal fans may have been left wondering where star defender Ben White was after Takehiro Tomiyasu's early error put Manchester City ahead.
The...