Rouzbeh Cheshmi ruled out of 2026 World Cup
TEHRAN — Iran defensive midfielder Rouzbeh Cheshmi has been ruled out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a hamstring injury...
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Esteghlal midfielder Masharipov to undergo surgery in Qatar
TEHRAN – Jaloliddin Masharipov, the Uzbekistani midfielder of Esteghlal who suffered a ligament rupture, has traveled to Qatar...
Esteghlal held by struggling Havadar: PGPL
TEHRAN – Esteghlal and Havadar football teams shared the spoils in a 2-2 draw in the 2024/25 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League...
Persepolis defender Pouraligani visits children at rehabilitation center
TEHRAN – Iran and Persepolis football team defender Morteza Pouraligani visited the children at the rehabilitation center, the Child...
Gol Gohar stun Esteghlal in 2025/26 PGPL
TEHRAN – Gol Gohar football team shocked Esteghlal with a 1-0 victory on Sunday in the 2025/26 Persian Gulf Professional Leagu...
Esteghlal's coaching carousel spins again
TEHRAN – Esteghlal FC, one of Iran’s most storied football clubs, find themselves once more in turmoil as South African...
Firouz Karimi to lead Esteghlal for Tehran derby
Esteghlal’s caretaker coach, Sohrab Bakhtiarizadeh, resigned from his post last week, and the club were unable to finalize an agreem...
PGPL week 1: Shocking upsets and strong starts set tone
TEHRAN – The first week of the Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) unfolded with intense matches on Monday and Tues...
Nuno Morais parts ways with Esteghlal
TEHRAN – Nuno Miguel Barbosa Morais has parted company with Esteghlal football club. The 42-year-old coach was Ricardo Sa Pint...
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...