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In the final match, the Iranian veterans footballers beat China's Team A 3-1 to be crowned champion of the international tourney.Mohsen Ashuri, Nader Khamsabadi and Amir Aqajani scored the goals for the Iranian side.Eight teams in two groups participated in the international tourney.1396**1396Follow us on Twitter @IrnaEnglish www.irna.ir

Qatar won the first and second quarters to take the lead over Iran, but the latter passed over the rival in the third quarter 77-75.Iranian team consisted of Samad Nikkhah-Bahrami, Hamed Haddadi, Oshin Sahakian, Arsalan Kazemi, Mohammad Jamshidi, Behnam Yakhchali, Sajjad Mashayekhi, Aren Davoudi, Navid Rezaeifar, Meysam Mirzaei, Rouzbeh Arghavan …

Daily ‘The News’ said that Iran’s departure from the World Cup will be a relief to teams that might have faced them in the knockout rounds.Calling Iran football team the Asian powerhouse the paper said that Iran drew their last pool match at 1-1 against Portugal on Monday.It said that …

In an exclusive interview with IRNA here on the subject, Alok Sinha said: “Iranian team’s performance at the Word Cup was extremely impressive. The never-say-die attitude of the team was absolutely superb and no one would have complained if they had won that game against Portugal and made to the …

In an interview with the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) Irfan Nawaz, who had also played in Iranian volleyball leagues said that the level of sports in Iran is very high and Pakistan must take advantage of Iran's experience in sport field.“When I was captain of Pakistan volleyball team I …

“Portugal, congratulations. Iran you fought very hard last night and can hold your heads high,” Fatma wrote in his Twitter account.Iran claimed a surprise 1-1 draw on an extraordinary night of football against Portugal Monday night.Despite its high merits and professional performance, the Iranian team did not manage to advance …

It said that Asian games will take place in Jakarta on August 18-September 2. “The boxers' training camp to prepare for the Asian Games 2018 is underway in Pakistan Sports Complex,” said the tweet. The Pakistan Boxing Federation (PBF) organizes all amateur matches countrywide. They are also responsible for scouting …

In his message released on Tuesday, Larijani referred to Iranian players’ good performance which he said opened a new chapter in the history of Iranian football.Iran claimed a surprise 1-1 draw on an extraordinary night of football against Portugal Monday night.Despite its high merits and professional performance, the Iranian team …

In the last moments of the first half, Portugal scored a goal to Iran to take the half-time lead.In the second half Iranian goal keeper Beioranvand guessed right and collected the penalty shot by Ronaldo.Karim Ansarifard scored the equalizer on a penalty kick in stoppage time after a hand ball …

Addressing members of Iran's national football squad, Rouhani said 'You dear ones fought to materialize the dreams of a great nation through your praiseworthy self-belief, bringing joy and pride for the nation that always appreciates the sacrifices of its athletes.'The president said in his message that through their wise and …