Tehran Times - Ex-Iran and Esteghlal striker Arash Borhani’s football boots have been sold at auction to raise funds for children with Down syndrome.

Usatoday - Barcelona’s Lionel Messi is one of the most recognizable athletes on Earth, and one Iranian soccer fan is embracing his uncanny resemblance to the Argentinian superstar.

Tehran Times - Iran defeated Mexico 3-2 in the first game of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Bahamas 2017.

RT - A female Iranian soccer star has been dropped from her country’s national team for not wearing a hijab in a friendly match.

Tehran Times - Iran’s group in 2017 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Nassau, Bahamas is manageable, but by no means easy.

AFC - A 1-1 draw between Esteghlal of Islamic Republic of Iran and Emirati side Al Ahli on Tuesday saw both sides move to the brink of qualification from Group A of the AFC Champions League.

AFC - Salman Bahrani’s spectacular injury-time overhead kick secured a point for Esteghlal Khouzestan on Tuesday as the Iranian side drew 1-1 with Saudi Arabia’s Al Fateh in Group B of the 2017 AFC Champions League.

Tasnim - Pars Jonoubi Jam football team sealed promotion to Iran Professional League (IPL) on Monday.

AFC - When Islamic Republic of Iran captain Mohammad Ahmadzadeh walks out on to the sand at the National Beach Soccer Arena in Nassau on Thursday, his mind will no doubt go back to his FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup debut over ten years ago.

AFC - Al Ain guaranteed themselves a place in the Round of 16 of the 2017 AFC Champions League on Monday with a 3-0 win over Zobahan that ensures Zoran Mamic’s team cannot finish outside the top two in Group C.

AFC - Al Hilal secured their place in the knockout phase of the 2017 AFC Champions League on Monday night as Ramon Diaz’s side picked up a point with a 0-0 draw against newly crowned Iranian champions Persepolis.

Tasnim - Persepolis coach Branko Ivankovic is optimistic that his team will beat Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia in the AFC Champions League.