Iran international striker Reza Ghoochannejhad stated that he has forgotten previous victories over arch rival South Korea because it doesn’t matter to him anymore. Iran will face South Korea again, this time in a friendly in Tehran on November 18 ahead of 2015 AFC Asian Cup. “We have defeated South Korea twice in the 2014 World Cup qualifiers but I ... Read More »
This brunette lady nearly lost her job reporting on a soccer team because the players found her looks too much of a distraction. Katarina Sreckovic found herself in a rather unique predicament recently. The 25-year-old is a reporter for the Red Star Belgrade soccer team. Katarina says the players had a hard time taking her seriously at her job. The ... Read More »
Congratulations to Navid ‘AdamanT’ Borhani from Iran who has been crowned ESWC FIFA World Champion 2014 after a close fought final with UK FIFA player Sean Allen. The Electronic Sports World Cup is an international professional gaming championship. Every year winners of national qualifier event around the world earn the right to represent their country in the ESWC Finals. The ... Read More »
When you’re a professional cyclist like Slovakia’s Peter Sagan, the winner of multiple green jerseys in several different races, you don’t have time to dismount off your bike to park it. When you’re Peter Sagan, you park your bike like a boss. Read More »
Flirting with both a modeling career and Track & Field greatness, Russian long jumping sensation Darya Klishina is quickly becoming a household name around the world. She holds the Russian junior record with 7.03 m and is now competing in the senior league. In her latest European championships in Zürich, Switzerland she finished 3rd. Klishina has already won several titles, ... Read More »
Middle East Football Matters: Iranian business tycoon Hossein Hedayati is lining up a takeover bid of Spanish top-flight club Getafe. Discussing the “ins and outs of his bid to buy” the Madrid-based club in an interview with Spanish daily Marca, 51-year-old Hedayati confirmed talks are already underway.Steel magnate Hedayati, who is reported to be worth $2.5 billion, has been involved ... Read More »
A longtime endurance runner and peace activist trying to reach Bermuda in a homemade floating “Hydro Pod” was rescued by the US Coast Guard off the Florida coast on Saturday after he began suffering from fatigue. Coast Guard air crew picked up Reza Baluchi and the bubble on Saturday morning, Coast Guard spokeswoman Marilyn Fajardo said in a statement. He ... Read More »
Tasnim – Iranian national football team arrived in Portugal on Sunday to hold a preparatory camp in the country. Iran, who is preparing for the AFC Asian Cup in Australia in January, will play two friendly matches in its camp in Lisbon. Team Melli will play UEFA Europa League participant Estoril and UEFA Champions League representative Benfica in its camp. ... Read More »
Maggie Vessey is making waves in the running world, not only for her speed but also for her style. She debuted her personalized, eye-popping outfits at track meets throughout the year, transforming the oval into a high-speed runway. What will she do next? We’re not sure. But we’re watching. And if it gets more casual observers tuning in to track meets, ... Read More »
Iran national team will hold training camps in Portugal and South Africa in order to prepare for the 2015 AFC Asian Cup in Australia. Carlos Queiroz’s men will fly to Portugal on October 4th and will play a couple of friendly matches against some Portuguese clubs including Benfica and Estoril. Team Melli will then return to Iran to play a ... Read More »