Everton ‘to be sold for £600m to US investment fund 777 Partners’ with deal set to be agreed NEXT WEEK
EVERTON are reportedly set to be sold for £600million to a US investment fund amid their relegation scrap.
And the move could be completed by as...
Journalist claims Azmoun wants to leave Leverkusen
Iranian journalist Hatam Shiralizadeh claims that Sardar Azmoun has set sights on leaving Leverkusen.
Central & South Asia Wrap: Title race goes down to the wire in IR Iran
Mumbai: Persepolis will head into the final day of the 2022-23 Iran Pro League in control of their destiny after a 4-0 win over Gol Gohar...
Central & South Asia Wrap: Persepolis maintain grip; Pakhtakor stretch lead
Tehran: Persepolis left it late to seal a 1-0 win over Paykan in the Iran Pro League, while Pakhtakor extended their lead at the summit after...
The woman trainer with the ‘twinkle of determination’ – how racing’s new star Alice Haynes wowed Kia Joorabchian
A ‘TWINKLE of determination’ convinced football superagent Kia Joorabchian that Alice Haynes was right for him.
The man famed for the deals of...
Hull City v Swansea City: Liam Rosenior on what he loves about Iranian striker Allahyar Sayyadmanesh
IT HAS taken time for a fair number of Hull City's overseas contingent to settle since joining the club – and few would suggest otherwise.
Who is Everton football club owner Farhad Moshiri?
FARHAD Moshiri is a self-made British-Iranian businessman and the owner of Everton Football Club.
Here’s what we know about his life and career...
Former Bayern Munich star Ali Karimi flees to USA to escape death threats after government seize his house
AN EX-BAYERN MUNICH star has fled to America to escape death threats after the government seized his house.
Former Iran international Ali Karimi...
Central & South Wrap: Persepolis lead; Bengaluru to play Odisha in decider
Mumbai: Persepolis FC are back on top of the Iran Pro League standings after a 1-0 win over Esteghlal on Sunday.
Arsenal track ex-academy ace Yunus Musah for shock transfer return as star ‘now ready to move on from Valencia’
ARSENAL are tracking their ex-starlet Yunus Musah for a shock transfer return with the player allegedly “now ready to move on” from...
Arsenal track ex-academy ace Yunus Musah for shock transfer return as star ‘now ready to move on from Valencia'
ARSENAL are tracking their ex-starlet Yunus Musah for a shock transfer return with the player allegedly “now ready to move on” from Valencia.
The...
An armchair guide to the weekend's sport on TV
Thousands of runners will return to pound the streets of the capital on Sunday, with the London Marathon back on our screens for those who wish to...
An armchair guide to the weekend’s sport on TV
Thousands of runners will return to pound the streets of the capital on Sunday, with the London Marathon back on our screens for those who wish to...
Player details how manager convinced him to leave Brighton – “Tough decision” with options on table
Forward Alireza Jahanbakhsh has detailed how Feyenoord manager Arne Slot convinced him to move to the club from Brighton and Hove Albion. The...
Everton set for huge shakeup with transfer overhaul on pitch and big changes at top of crisis-club
EVERTON are set for a shakeup with owner Farhad Moshiri reportedly close to landing fresh investment.
The Toffees have been in rapid decline in...
Former record Brighton signing explains why he joined the club despite 'serious' Leicester offer
The Iranian international played 61 times for Brighton between 2018 and 2021 but it never quite worked out for the Iranian international at the...
Central & South Asia Wrap: Esteghlal on top; Pakhtakor, Jamshedpur stay hot
Tehran: Esteghlal FC claimed top spot ahead of Sepahan on goal difference after sailing past Havadar 6-1 in the Iran Pro League.
Qualifiers - Group B: Myanmar 1-1 IR Iran
Yangon: Islamic Republic of Iran finished top of Group B following their 1-1 stalemate against Myanmar in their Women’s Olympic Football...
Who is Tottenham Hotspur owner Joe Lewis and what is Daniel Levy’s role?
TOTTENHAM Hotspur owner Joe Lewis is the self-made billionaire who owns the North London outfit.
Joe Lewis is the little-known football club...
FIFA Rankings: Argentina rise, Brazil fall, and Italy still in top 10
The latest FIFA Rankings have been released which have Argentina on top for the first time in six years and the USMNT a firm 13th. FIFA Rankings...
Qualifiers Group B: IR Iran 1-0 Myanmar
Yangon: Islamic Republic of Iran edged Myanmar 1-0 in their Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024 Asian Qualifiers Round 1 Group B opener...
Stunned fans say ‘Rory Delap eat your heart out' as player launches acrobatic throw-in an ‘insane' distance
RORY DELAP has been dethroned as king of the throw-ins.
That’s the verdict from fans after an amazingly-acrobatic hurl in the Persian Gulf League...
Stunned fans say ‘Rory Delap eat your heart out’ as player launches acrobatic throw-in an ‘insane’ distance
RORY DELAP has been dethroned as king of the throw-ins.
That’s the verdict from fans after an amazingly-acrobatic hurl in the Persian Gulf...
Russia must be stopped from forcing their way back into football and all sport until Putin ends massacre in Ukraine
USSIA must be stopped from forcing their way back into football — simple as that.
Vladimir Putin’s attack on Ukraine invalidates a return to...
Premier League clampdown on rogue owners branded ‘toothless’ with Saudis at Newcastle and Qatar’s Man Utd bid unaffected
SO there we have it.
The Premier League's response to both the Government and the Newcastle ownership row.
PANewcastle’s Saudi takeover was...
#ACBeachSoccer Thailand 2023: In Numbers
Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 will be remembered for producing high drama and breathtaking goals over 32 matches with...
IR Iran, UAE, Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait claim victories
Kuala Lumpur: Islamic Republic of Iran defeated Kenya 2-1, while United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait also registered wins in...
ACBeachSoccer Thailand 2023: In Numbers
Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 will be remembered for producing high drama and breathtaking goals over 32 matches with...
Harambee Stars crash to hosts Iran 2-1 in Tehran
This was Kenya's first appearance on the international stage since February last year when the world football governing body imposed a ban due to...
Report suggests how long Daniel Levy wants to remain as Spurs chairman
The Daily Mail have claimed that Daniel Levy wants to remain as Tottenham’s chairman even if the club are taken over. Over the past few months,...
Olunga is counting on Iran friendly to jumpstart Stars' preps
The 29-year-old striker who currently plies trade for Qatar's top-flight side, Al Duhail, is leading a star-studded 24-member squad.
Hosseinabadi hails IR Iran’s determination, focus
Pattaya: Islamic Republic of Iran defeated Japan in the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 final on Sunday with a focused and determined...
Japan’s Tabata vows to wrest back crown
Pattaya: Head coach Teruki Tabata has promised to win the title back for Japan following their painful 6-0 defeat to Islamic Republic of Iran in...
Shaikh Salman praises IR Iran on earning third AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ crown
Pattaya: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has hailed the Islamic Republic of Iran on securing a...
IR Iran clinch title with emphatic victory over Japan
Pattaya: Islamic Republic of Iran were at their awesome best as they defeated Japan 6-0 in the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 final at...
Japan’s Tabata vows to wrest back title
Pattaya: Head coach Teruki Tabata has promised to win the title back for Japan following their painful 6-0 defeat to Islamic Republic of Iran in...
Hosseinabadi hails IR Iran’s determination, resolve
Pattaya: Islamic Republic of Iran defeated Japan in the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 final on Sunday with a focused and determined...
Firat wants his boys to prove a point during Iran friendly
The Turkish gaffer has made his expectations clear, urging all the players to be in the best element in their first real baptism of fire.
Russia beat Iraq in first home match since Ukraine invasion
Russia defeated Iraq 2-0 on Sunday in their first home international since the country invaded Ukraine. European and global football governing...
IR Iran clinch title with emphatic win over Japan
Pattaya: Islamic Republic of Iran were at their awesome best as they defeated Japan 6-0 in the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 final at...
Mirjajili named Best Goalkeeper
Pattaya: Seyedmahdi Mirjajili of Islamic Republic of Iran was named the Best Goalkeeper of the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 on...
Harambee Stars depart for Iran friendly
The Stars face off Iran on March 28 at 7 pm at the famous Azadi Stadium.
Preview - Final: Japan v IR Iran
Pattaya: The AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 will reach its climax when Japan face Islamic Republic of Iran in the final at the Jomtien...
Iran turn on the power to beat Oman
Pattaya: Islamic Republic of Iran defeated Oman 6-3 in the semi-finals of the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 on Saturday.
Preview - S-Final: IR Iran v Oman
Pattaya: It will be a battle between familiar foes when Islamic Republic of Iran face Oman in the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023...
Hull City favourite Allahyar Sayyadmanesh reveals Iran World Cup dream
The popular Tigers star is enjoying being back on the pitch after a campaign blighted by hamstring problems
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...