Iran squad named for friendlies against Russia and Tanzania
TEHRAN – Iran football team head coach Amir Ghalenoei has called up 26 players to the national Team for two friendly matches against...
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Ricardo Sa Pinto to remain Esteghlal head coach
Esteghlal, who were leading the Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) several weeks ago, have slipped to sixth place and now trail...
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...
Esteghlal beat Aluminum top return to top of PGPL table
Jasir Asani opened the scoring for Esteghlal in the 17th minute and Munir El Haddadi made it 2-0 just before the break. The visiting...
Former Barca striker El Haddadi joins Esteghlal
TEHRAN – Esteghlal, one of the most prestigious clubs in Iranian football, has signed Spanish forward Munir El Haddadi. Munir El Had...
Drama, dreams, and deadlocks: The best of Iran’s Pro League first half
TEHRAN – The first half of the 2025/26 Iranian football season ended with a fantastic match in Isfahan. In the beautiful Naghs...
Persepolis beat Sepahan to move top of 2025/26 PGPL
TEHRAN – Persepolis football team defeated Sepahan 2-1 in matchweek 17 of Iran’s Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL) on Friday. Oston Uru...
Tractor, Esteghlal claim victories in 2025/26 PGPL
TEHRAN – Tractor and Esteghlal football teams secured important victories in Matchweek 18 of the 2025/26 Iran Persian Gulf Professio...
Esteghlal beat Sepahan to be hopeful to win 2026 PGPL title
Jasir Asani put the visiting Tehranian team into the lead from the penalty spot in the 10th minute but Esteghlal defender Rustamjon...
Persepolis to face Tractor at 2025/26 Hazfi Cup Round of 32
TEHRAN – Tractor football team will host Persepolis at Round of 32 of the 2025/26 Iran’s Hazfi Cup. The match will be held in Tabriz...