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2021-05-25 16:07
By Masoud Hossein
Eagle of Asia turns 55
TEHRAN – Iranians will never forget a special day in the 90s, when they emerged victorious over powerhouses Australia thanks to Ahmadreza Abedzadeh’s performance between the sticks.
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2021-05-25 00:00
IPL: Persepolis come from behind to beat Zob Ahan
TEHRAN – Persepolis football team came from a goal down to defeat Zob Ahan 2-1 in Iran Professional League (IPL) Monday night.
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2021/05/24
By Farrokh Hesabi
FFIRI lifts ban on signing foreign players and coaches
TEHRAN - The Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) has nullified the rule that banned Iranian football clubs from signing foreign players and coaches.
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2021-05-22 02:26
By Farrokh Hesabi
Iran football’s punishments not in accordance with law
TEHRAN - The Disciplinary Committee of the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) announced punishments for three players and one coach for infractions during two weeks of the Iran Professional League (IPL).
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2021-05-20 00:02
Esteghlal, Foolad advance to Iran’s Hazfi Cup quarters
TEHRAN – Esteghlal and Foolad football teams booked their place in the quarterfinals round of Iran’s Hazfi Cup, while Tractor were knocked out of the competition.
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2021-05-19 16:53
Persepolis want to make Moghanlou’s loan deal permanent
TEHRAN - Persepolis football club want to turn Shahriar Moghanlou’s loan deal into permanent.
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2021-05-18 23:35
Persepolis into Iran’s Hazfi Cup quarterfinals
TEHRAN – Persepolis football team eased past Second Division Shahin Bandar Ameri 4-1 in Iran’s Hazfi Cup quarterfinals.
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2021-05-18 17:53
Esteghlal face Zob Ahan in must-win game: Hazfi Cup
TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team will host Zob Ahan in Iran’s Hazfi Cup Round of 16 on Wednesday. The match will be held 10 days after the Blues suffered a 2-0 home loss to Zob Ahan in Iran Professional League.
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2021-05-17 18:46
By Farrokh Hesabi
Iran football needs VAR as well as cultural improvement
TEHRAN - The lack of modern technology in Iranian football has become evident after some dubious decisions in recent weeks of the Iran Professional League (IPL).
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2021-05-15 18:53
Intl. webinar to discuss ways to preserve Persepolis for future generations
TEHRAN – A host of experts will be discussing archaeological findings and the latest attempts for the conservation of the UNESCO-registered Persepolis for future generations.
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2021-05-15 18:44
By Farrokh Hesabi
Esteghlal almost out of IPL title race
TEHRAN - Esteghlal’s hopes of winning the Iran Professional League (IPL) took another hit on Friday as they suffered a 1-0 defeat against Persepolis in Tehran derby.
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2021-05-14 22:02
Persepolis edge Esteghlal to go top of IPL
TEHRAN – Persepolis football team edged past Esteghlal 1-0 in Iran Professional League (IPL) here at the Azadi Stadium on Friday.
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2021-05-11 18:48
By Farrokh Hesabi
Esteghlal, Persepolis in potential title decider
TEHRAN - In one of the long-awaited encounters in Iranian football, Persepolis will lock horn against Esteghlal in the Iran Professional League (IPL) at the Azadi Stadium on Friday in Tehran.
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2021-05-11 18:46
Akbarian to officiate Tehran derby
TEHRAN – Mohammadreza Akbarian will take charge Esteghlal and Persepolis clash in Tehran derby.
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2021-05-10 17:15
By Masoud Hossein
VAR; highest priority for Iran football
TEHRAN - Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) has failed to fulfill its promise for over a year for video assistant referee (VAR) implementation and the country’s football pays the price for that.
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2021-05-10 01:02
IPL: Sepahan and Persepolis share the spoils, Esteghlal lose to Zob Ahan
TEHRAN – Sepahan and Persepolis football team shared the spoils in Matchweek 22 of Iran Professional League (IPL) Sunday night, while Esteghlal suffered a home loss against Zob Ahan.
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2021-05-09 18:12
By Farrokh Hesabi
Sports minister Soltanifar slams U.S. sanctions against Iran
TEHRAN - Iran’s Minister of Sports and Youth, Masoud Soltanifar, slammed the international sanctions against Iran and mentioned them as the root of “the most of the current problems of Iran’s sports” in a webinar with provincial sports managers on Sunday.
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2021-05-05 18:46
By Farrokh Hesabi
Football federation headquarters handed over to an Iranian company
TEHRAN - Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) and Persepolis football club have lost their main buildings in Tehran due to the FFIR’s failure to clear debts related to former national team head coach Marc Wilmots contract.
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2021-05-05 17:09
Persepolis restorers start work on Seljuk-era inscription
TEHRAN – A team of cultural heritage restorers from the UNESCO-registered Persepolis has commenced work on a Seljuk-era (1037–1194) inscription, which is located in Khorramabad, the capital of Lorestan province.
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2021-05-02 14:46
Interview by Farrokh Hesabi
Ex-Iran defender Nosrati lauds clubs’ performance in ACL
TEHRAN - Former Iran national team player, Mohammad Nosrati, believes that all four Iranian teams in the 2021 AFC Champions League had spectacular performances.
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2021-05-01 15:55
By Masoud Hossein
Iranian clubs prove how strong they are
TEHRAN – Three Iranian clubs did a great job in the 2021 AFC Champions league (West) group stage, advancing to the Round of 16. It means the football clubs in the West Asian country has improved over the past years.
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2021-05-01 03:46
Three Iranian teams learn fate at 2021 ACL (West) Round of 16
TEHRAN - The 2021 AFC Champions League (West) Round of 16 cast was finalized following the conclusion of the Group Stage on Friday.
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2021-04-29 21:26
ACL Group E: Persepolis seal top spot
TEHRAN - Persepolis of Iran football team secured top spot in Group E of the 2021 AFC Champions League on Thursday with a 4-2 win over Al Rayyan of Qatar.
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2021-04-28 18:34
Interview by Farrokh Hesabi
Iranian teams have been satisfactory in ACL: expert
TEHRAN – Football expert Sattar Hamedanis says that Iranian teams have shown good performance in the 2021 AFC Champions League.
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2021-04-28 16:34
Persepolis to head into quarantine after India’s return
TEHRAN – Persepolis football team’s members will be forced into 14 days of hotel quarantine after returning from India.
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2021-04-28 14:52
Golmohammadi: Persepolis want Group E top spot
TEHRAN – Persepolis football team coach Yahya Golmohammadi says that they want to advance to the 2021 AFC Champions League Round of 16 as the winners.
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2021-04-27 02:09
ACL Group E: Al Wahda stun Persepolis
TEHRAN – Al Wahda of the UAE ended Persepolis’ perfect record in Group E of the 2021 AFC Champions League at Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Monday.
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2021-04-25 23:29
Persepolis legend Hamid Jasemian dies of COVID-19
TEHRAN – Persepolis football team’s first captain Hamid Jasemian passed away due to coronavirus on Sunday.
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2021-04-24 01:18
ACL Group E: Persepolis close in on ACL Round of 16 spot
TEHRAN - Persepolis football club of Iran defeated FC Goa 4-0 at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Friday in Group E of the 2021 AFC Champions League.
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2021-04-23 02:14
Sepahan edge Nassaji: IPL
TEHRAN - Sepahan football team defeated struggling Nassaji 1-0 on Matchday 21 of Iran Professional League (IPL) on Thursday.