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Iranpress: Polls show most in Japan oppose holding Olympics in 2021

Polls show most in Japan oppose holding Olympics in 2021

Tuesday, 15 December 2020 11:29

A majority of Japanese people oppose holding the coronavirus-postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics next year, favoring a further delay or outright cancellation of the massive event, new polling showed Tuesday.

Iranpress: Asian University Chess Championship to start tomorrow

Asian University Chess Championship to start tomorrow

Sunday, 13 December 2020 09:38

Asia (IP) - 2020 Asian University Chess Championship, symbolically hosted by Tehran with the participation of 13 countries, will start tomorrow (Monday).

Iranpress: Paolo Rosi, Italian hero of the 1982 World Cup dies

Paolo Rosi, Italian hero of the 1982 World Cup dies

Thursday, 10 December 2020 12:49

The legend of the 1982 World Cup, an Italian striker has passed away at the age of 64, announced by his wife and several Italian media from Wednesday night to Thursday.

Iranpress: Champions League: FC Barcelona 0-3 Juventus

Champions League: FC Barcelona 0-3 Juventus

Wednesday, 09 December 2020 10:26

Barcelona ended the Champions League group stage in embarrassing fashion and found a way to not finish in first place in Group G thanks to a 3-0 loss to Juventus at Camp Nou.

Iranpress: Japan to host FIFA Club World Cup in 2021

Japan to host FIFA Club World Cup in 2021

Saturday, 05 December 2020 14:28

Japan will host the Club World Cup in its existing format in late 2021, FIFA president announced on Friday.

Iranpress: After nine months, fans back at top-level English soccer

After nine months, fans back at top-level English soccer

Friday, 04 December 2020 09:15

Sitting apart but united in melody, Arsenal supporters restored a semblance of normality to an English stadium.

Iranpress: Ronaldo scores 750th career goal

Ronaldo scores 750th career goal

Thursday, 03 December 2020 08:01

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 750th professional goal during Juventus' 3-0 win over Dynamo Kiev.

Iranpress: Colombia part ways with coach Queiroz

Colombia part ways with coach Queiroz

Wednesday, 02 December 2020 14:09

Carlos Queiroz was sacked as Colombia coach on Tuesday following his team's poor start to the South American zone 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Iranpress: Female footballers can be idols like Ronaldo and Messi

Female footballers can be idols like Ronaldo and Messi

Tuesday, 01 December 2020 11:50

Chelsea forward Pernille Harder has urged female players to rival the Ronaldos and Messis of the world as idols for young girls.

Iranpress: Argentine prosecutors open investigation Maradona’s death

Argentine prosecutors open investigation Maradona’s death

Saturday, 28 November 2020 17:03

The public prosecutor in Argentina has started an investigation into the death of Diego Maradona.

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