Persepolis reach agreement with Swiss defender Hadergjonaj
TEHRAN – Iranian football club Persepolis have reportedly agreed to sign Swiss right-back Florent Hadergjonaj. Currently, the 30-yea...
Esteghlal
- Sort by: Most viewed
Esteghlal in turmoil as coach Nekounam faces imminent sacking
TEHRAN – Esteghlal, one of Iran’s representatives in the 2024/25 AFC Champions League Elite, are currently facing a tumu...
Esteghlal beaten by Al Sadd in 2024–25 ACL Elite
The win takes the Qatari side onto four points from their first two games in the league phase while Iran’s Esteghlal remain on...
Mehrdad Mohammadi sidelined for three months
TEHRAN – Esteghlal winger Mehrdad Mohammadi suffered a broken tibia and is set for surgery. Mohammadi suffered the injury in the mat...
Esteghlal complete signing of Gael Kakuta
TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team completed the signing of Gael Romeo Kakuta Mambenga. The 33-year-old winger has joined the Iranian...
Gvelesiani becomes top foreign goalscorer in Persepolis
TEHRAN – Giorgi Gvelesiani became the Persepolis’s leading foreign goalscorer by hitting a winner in 1-0 win over Chadormalu S...
Pitso Mosimane takes charge of Esteghlal
TEHRAN – Coach Pitso Mosimane and his technical team have joined Esteghlal FC in the Persian Gulf Pro League. As usual, Mosima...
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...
Persepolis, Al Nassr share spoils in 2024/25 ACL Elite
The draw took Persepolis up to eighth spot in the West Zone standings but Qatar’s Al Gharafa and fellow Iranian side Esteghlal will...
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...