Iran’s Hazfi Cup semifinals draw confirmed
TEHRAN – The 2022/23 Hazfi Cup semifinals draw has been confirmed. Esteghlal will host holders Nassaji in Tehran, while Persepolis a...
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Iranian defender Montazeri retires from football
TEHRAN – Former Iran national football team and Esteghlal defender Pejman Montazeri announced retirement from football. The 40-year-...
Iranian football clubs engaged in verbal wars
TEHRAN – The Iranian football clubs are engaged into verbal wars once again. Such conflicts can create a toxic environment within th...
Iranian giants stumble in AFC Champions League
TEHRAN – Persepolis and Esteghlal, two of Iran’s most decorated football clubs, have faced a disappointing start to thei...
Iraq’s Al Shorta file complaint against Esteghlal to FIFA
Iraqi football team Al-Shorta filed a complaint with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) against Esteghlal of Iran after they dre...
Italian coach Donadoni linked with Persepolis: report
TEHRAN – Italian coach Roberto Donadoni has been reportedly linked with Persepolis football club. Persepolis coach Yahya Golmohammad...
Javad Nekounam no longer Esteghlal coach
TEHRAN – Javad Nekounam stepped down as Esteghlal coach following poor results in 2024/25 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (P...
Majid Sultanpour; Iranian soccer player
He started his football career at the Persepolis Football School next to the late Majid Sabzi, a veteran of Iranian football. After...
Malavan edge Gol Gohar in 2024/25 Iran’s Hazfi Cup semifinals
TEHRAN – Malavan football team defeated Gol Gohar 1-0 on Friday to secure their place in the final of the 2024/25 Iran Hazfi Cup. Re...
Match officials confirmed for Tehran derby
TEHRAN – Bijan Heydari has been chosen to officiate Tehran derby between Esteghlal and Persepolis football teams in Matchweek...