2025/26 PGPL draw ceremony held
TEHRAN – Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) champions Tractor will meet Esteghlal in the opening match of the 2025/26 se...
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Esteghlal goalkeeper Hosseini joins Sepahan
TEHRAN – In a surprise move, Esteghlal football team goalkeeper Hossein Hosseini joined Sepahan on Wednesday. The 33-year-old custod...
Esteghlal goalkeeper Hosseini joins Sepahan
The 33-year-old custodian had been linked with Tractor but Sepahan announced that they have completed the signing of him. Hosseini h...
The Missing Piece: Why Iran football still lacks world-class training camps
TEHRAN – As Iranian Persian League Pro League (PLPG) clubs gear up for the new season, a familiar trend continues to dominate...
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...
Uncertain times for Tehran giants
TEHRAN – As the 2025/26 Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL) season approaches, Iran’s football powerhouses — Persepolis and Esteghl...
Moharram Navidkia named Sepahan coach
TEHRAN – Moharram Navidkia took charge of Sepahan football team. He replaced Patrice Carteron in the Isfahan-based club. Sepahan are...
Ricardo Sa Pinto named Esteghlal FC coach
The 52-year-old coach took charge of Esteghlal in June 2022 but had to leave the club after receiving a four-month suspension from t...
Ricardo Sa Pinto takes charge of Esteghlal
TEHRAN – Ricardo Sa Pinto has been appointed as new head coach of Esteghlal football team. The Portuguese coach will experienc...
Mohammad Mohammadi appointed Foolad general manager
TEHRAN – Former Persepolis and Esteghlal goalkeeper Mohammad Mohammadi has been appointed as Foolad football club general manager. H...