The Missing Piece: Why Iran football still lacks world-class training camps
TEHRAN – As Iranian Persian League Pro League (PLPG) clubs gear up for the new season, a familiar trend continues to dominate...
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Date for 2025/26 PGPL season confirmed
TEHRAN – The 2025/26 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) season date has been confirmed, with the opening match round sta...
Uncertain times for Tehran giants
TEHRAN – As the 2025/26 Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL) season approaches, Iran’s football powerhouses — Persepolis and Esteghl...
Moharram Navidkia named Sepahan coach
TEHRAN – Moharram Navidkia took charge of Sepahan football team. He replaced Patrice Carteron in the Isfahan-based club. Sepahan are...
Ricardo Sa Pinto named Esteghlal FC coach
The 52-year-old coach took charge of Esteghlal in June 2022 but had to leave the club after receiving a four-month suspension from t...
Ricardo Sa Pinto takes charge of Esteghlal
TEHRAN – Ricardo Sa Pinto has been appointed as new head coach of Esteghlal football team. The Portuguese coach will experienc...
Mohammad Mohammadi appointed Foolad general manager
TEHRAN – Former Persepolis and Esteghlal goalkeeper Mohammad Mohammadi has been appointed as Foolad football club general manager. H...
Iran squad for FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers against Qatar
Currently sitting first in their group with 20 points, Team Melli will meet Qatar at Lusail Stadium in Doha on June 5, according to...
Iran squad for FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers against Qatar, North Korea
TEHRAN – Iran national football team head coach Amir Ghalenoei announced his 28-man team for two matches against Qatar and North Kor...
Esteghlal lift Hazfi Cup, but challenges loom for Iranian giants
TEHRAN – Esteghlal ended a turbulent season on a high note by clinching the Hazfi Cup, Iran’s knockout football competit...