Iran’s defender Montazeri retires from football
The 40-year-old has most recently played for Qatari club Al Kharaitiyat. Montazeri will reportedly join the Qatari club coaching sta...
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Iran’s three-front challenge in Asia begins
TEHRAN – As the new season of Asian club competitions kicks off, Iranian football turns its focus to three contenders carrying...
Iran’s Hazfi Cup canceled for remainder of season
The decision comes alongside a broader restructuring of the league schedule by the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Ir...
Iran’s Hazfi Cup canceled for remainder of season
TEHRAN – Iranian football authorities have officially announced that the remainder of the 2023-24 Hazfi Cup will not be played...
Iran’s Hazfi Cup quarterfinals date revealed
TEHRAN – The kick-off time for the 2024/25 Iran’s Hazfi Cup quarterfinals has been confirmed. Nassaji will host Gol Gohar in Ghaemsh...
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...
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...
Iranian teams choose Dubai as host for ACL matches
TEHRAN – The Iranian teams have chosen Dubai as the host for their AFC Champions League matches in the 2025/26 season. Tractor, Sepa...