Soccer
Iran's FM spox. calls Australia's offer for asylum to Iranian soccer players 'hypocrisy and deceit'
According to Iran Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Barghaei, "What happened in Australia was a clear example of hypocrisy and deceit."
Two members of Iranian women's soccer team train at new Australian club after five forgo asylum
Footballer grabs opponent's genitals. Sent off pitch
Iranian football players face government pressure to return to Iran, as families warn against it
Nomads again: Barda’s Ironi Kiryat Shmona scrambles for season restart
Kiryat Shmona, which sits on the northern border just a stone’s throw from Lebanon, has suffered from almost nonstop rocket and drone attacks, forcing many of its residents to evacuate the city.
Iranian regime’s ‘deep fear’ made apparent by attempts to quash potential dissent - analysis
Iran’s regime strengthens its grip on dissent, with continued arrests and a strict internet blackout, as the threat of future protests looms over the country’s fragile stability.
Female player on Iran's soccer delegation changes mind on Australian asylum, to return home
Concerns about the players' safety upon their return home grew after Iranian state television labeled the team "wartime traitors" for refusing to sing the national anthem during a women's Asian Cup.
Omri Airlines: The meteoric rise of Israeli midfielder Gandelman with Italy’s Lecce
Gandelman has transformed into the “new face” of US Lecce in just a few short weeks, a player in the right place at the right time to secure a vital 2-1 victory.
Six players and one staff member of Iranian women's soccer team receive Australian visas
Five players were initially granted asylum on Tuesday, with one player later changing her mind and electing to return home to Iran.
'It has turned into MMA': 23 red cards flashed in brutal Brazil cup final
A state cup final in Brazil descended into chaos as a mass brawl between Cruzeiro and Atlético Mineiro at the Mineirão produced a record 23 red cards and forced military police onto the field.
After ‘unique intervention,’ Iran’s women’s soccer team allowed to stay in Australia
The five players, including team captain Zahra Ghanbari, sought protection after the team were branded "wartime traitors" for refusing to sing their national anthem before an Asian Cup match.
Australia to grant visas to five members of Iranian women's soccer team after Trump appeal
The players, who were playing in the Women’s Asian Cup in Australia, stood silent last week during the Iranian national anthem, which was interpreted by hardliners in Iran as a sign of treason.
Israel urges Australia to grant asylum to Iranian soccer players after anthem protest
Science Minister Gila Gamliel has urged Australia to provide refuge for Iranian women’s soccer players. Branded "wartime traitors" by Tehran, five players have already left the team hotel.
Luka Gadrani anchors Beitar Jerusalem’s defense as championship race heats up
Gadrani, who joined the club at the end of September from Kairat Almaty, has been one of the standouts as the Georgian national team defender provides a cool, calm, and collected presence.
